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COLLECTION  OF  HYMNS 

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PUBLIC  AND  PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 


PUBLISHED    BT    ORDER    OF     THE    EVAXGELICiL     LUTHERAN 
JOINT    SYNOD    OF    OHIO. 


SECOND   EDITION. 


COLUMBUS: 

STEREOTYPED  AND  PRINTED  BY  THE  OHIO  STATE  JOURNAL  CO. 

1855. 


PREFACE. 


In  accordance  with  the  wishes  of  the  Eastern,  Western 
and  Northern  Districts  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Joint 
Synod  of  Ohio  and  adjacent  States,  as  expressed  by  various 
resolutions,  the  several  Committees,  appointed  by  them 
respectively,  engaged  in  the  preparation  of  this  hymn- 
book. 

The  above-named  Districts  felt  unwilling,  for  various 
reasons,  to  introduce  the  General  Synod's  collection  of 
hymns.  Besides,  the  hymn-book,  published  by  the  Joint 
Synod  of  Ohio  in  1845,  is  out  of  print,  and  not  so  w  11 
adapted  to  the  wants  of  our  congregations  as  desirable. 
These  considerations  induced  them  to  instruct  their  Com- 
mittees to  prepare  a  new  collection  of  hymns,  without 
special  reference  to  any  particular  hymn-book  now  in 
use,  and  with  a  view  to  meet,  as  nearly  as  practicable, 
the  views  of  the  churches  in  their  connection.  This 
action  has  since  been  confirmed  and  adopted  by  the 
Toint  Synod. 


IV  PREFACE. 

It  is  thought  that  this  book  will,  in  some  measure, 
satisfy  the  existing  want,  although  the  Committee  feel 
constrained  to  acknowledge  that,  with  more  time,  and  a 
better  field  to  select  from,  than  our  rather  barren  English 
hymnology,  their  work  could  have  been  much  improved, 
and  brought  into  closer  conformity  with  the  peculiar 
wants  of  the  Lutheran  Church.  This  will  account  for 
the  fact  that  they  were  not  able  more  fully  to  comply 
with  their  instructions  "to  adapt  the  hymn-book  to  the 
ecclesiastical  year." 

The  materials  employed  in  this  work  were  derived,  to  a 
considerable  extent,  from  the  principal  collections  used 
by  different  denominations,  and  largely  from  various 
other  sources.  It  will  be  seen  that  many  of  the  best 
hymns  now  in  use  are  embodied  in  this  book,  and  that  a 
considerable  number  of  the  hymns  are  translated  from 
the  German ;  several  of  them  being  versions  of  Luther's 
own  vigorous  productions.  The  Committee  availed  them- 
selves of  the  best  translations  they  could  find ;  in  some 
cases  they  ventured  to  prepare  new  versions  themselves ; 
and  occasionally  they  introduced  later  hymns  from  dis- 
tinguished authors,  which  had  not  yet  appeared  in  any 
collection.    A  few  original  productions  were  also  added. 


PREFACE.  V 

The  additional  figures,  at  the  head  of  each  hymn, 
designate  the  metre  according  to  a  new  plan,  introduced 
in  the  "Cantica  Sacra/'  a  new  music-hook,  which,  it  is 
expected,  will  be  introduced  in  many  of  our  congrega- 
tions. 

The  Committee  indulge  the  hope  that  this  humble 
effort  will,  in  some  degree,  meet  the  views  and  wants  of 
those  interested  in  its  publication,  and  that  the  blessing 
of  the  Lord,  whose  praise  and  glory  it  is  designed  to 
promote  among  men,  may  accompany  their  imperfect 
work,  and  prepare  the  pilgrim  of  the  earth  to  sing  more 
perfect  praise  unto  the  Triune  God  in  the  Church  trium- 
phant. 

THE  COMMITTEE. 


LIST 

Of  principal  corrections  and  alterations  from  1st  Edition. 

Hymn    64.  A  verse  added  after  2d  Terse. 

64.  2d  line,  3d  verse  in  1st  Edition,  For  "Life"  insert  Sight. 

122.  4th  line,  4th  verse,  After  "Sou1*"'  insert  well. 

159.  1st  line,  2d  verse,  For  "had,"  insert  have. 

159.  2d  line,  3d  verse,  "His,"  should  be  his. 

207.  5th  line,  3d  verse,  should  be,  And  angels  bright  escape 

our  sight. 

208.  5th  line.  5th  verse,  For  "may,"  insert  let. 

209.  2d  part.    3d  line,  4th  verse,  For  "lip's,"  insert  lips. 
216".    3d  line,  5th  verse.  For  "'the  young,"  insert  are  the. 
216.    4th  line,  5th  verse,  For  "th*,"  insert  is. 

223.    1st  line,  2d  verse,  should  be,  This  world  is  loveless—but 

above. 
240.    4th  line,  4th  verse,  For  "  Their  rays,"  insert  That  light. 
303.    2d  line,  1st  verse,  "He,"  should  be  he. 
317.    1st  line,  4th  verse,  For  "tha*,"  insert  Who. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


I.    PRAISE  TO  GOD. 
U.    WORKS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

III.    REDEMPTION. 

1.  Fall  and  Depravity  of  Max. 

2.  The  Redeemer. 

3.  Grace. 

4.  Gospel  Call. 

5.  Penitence. 

6.  Faith. 

7.  JUSTIFICATION. 

IY.    THE  CHURCH. 

1.  In  General. 

2.  Public  Worship  AND  Lord's  Day. 

3.  Pastoral. 

4.  Congregational. 

5.  Confirmation. 

6.  Missionary. 

V.    FESTIVALS. 

1.  Advent. 

2.  Nativity,  (Christmas.) 

3.  New  Year. 

4.  Epiphany.  •» 

5.  Passion,  (Good  Friday.) 

6.  Easter. 

7.  Ascension. 

8.  Pentecost,  (Whitsunday.) 

9.  Trinity. 

10.  Reformation. 


Vlll  TABLE    OF    CONTENTS. 

VI.    THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

1.  The  Word  of  God. 

2.  Baptism. 

3.  The  Lord's  Supper. 

VII.    THE  CHRISTIAN. 

1.  Holiness  and  Prayer. 

2.  Various  Relations  and  Affections. 

Vni.    SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 

1.  The  Famh.y  and  Schools. 

2.  National  Relations. 

3.  Thanksgiving  and  the  Seasons. 

4.  Daily  Devotion. 

IX.    CONSUMMATION. 

1.  Death. 

2.  Resurrection. 

3.  Judgment. 

4.  Eternity. 


HYMNS. 

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Te  Deum  Laudamus.  P.  M 

OLORD  !  we  would  praise  thee, 
0  Lord !  thanks  we  raise  thee  ! 
Thee,  Father  th'  eternal  One, 
Praise  all  beneath  the  sun  ; 
All  angels  and  th'  heav'nlj  host 
Vying  who  may  praise  Thee  most; 
All  Cherubim  and  Seraphim 
Ever  tuning  the  lofty  hymn  ; 
"Holy  art  thou,  our  God! 
Holy  art  thou,  our  God ! 
Holy  art  thou,  our  God ! 
Jehovah  Sabaoth!" 

2  Thy  glorious  power  and  mighty  name 
Rise  over  heaven  and  nature's  frame. 
The  holy  twelve  apostles  all. 
The  prophets  Thou  of  old  didst  call, 
The  martyrs'  goodly  company 
Send  up  their  hymns  of  praise  to  thee. 
All  Christendom,  with  one  accord, 
Exalt  and  praise  their  common  Lord — 
Thee,  Father,  on  thy  lofty  throne, 
Thy  well  beloved  only  Son  : 

1  1 


PRAISE    TO   GOD. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
They  praise  and  honor  evermore. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thou  king  of  glory, 
God's  only  Son,  we  would  adore  thee, 
The  infant  of  the  virgin  born 
To  save  the  human  race  forlorn  : 
Thou  didst  the  power  of  death  destroy, 
And  ope  the  gates  of  heav'nly  joy  ; 
Thou  sittest  there  at  God's  right  hand, 
Invested  with  supreme  command ; 
Thou  art  the  future  judge  to  be 
Of  quick  and  dead  from  earth  and  sea. 

Now  help  us,  Lord,  thy  servants  here, 
Whom  thou  hast  sav'd  with  blood  so  dear, 
Grant  us  in  heav'n  a  place  of  rest, 
Among  thy  saints  forever  blest. 
Lord  Jesus  !  bless  thy  heritage 
And  shield  thy  church  from  age  to  age. 
Protect  us  while  we  sojourn  here, 
Then  raise  us  to  a  loftier  sphere. 

Daily,  our  God,  we'll  sing  thy  praise, 
And  bless  thy  name  throughout  our  days. 
Defend  us,  Lord,  throughout  this  day 
From  sin  and  ev'ry  dang'rous  way : 
Be  gracious  unto  us,  0  Lord4! 
Thy  grace  in  time  of  need  afford. 
Thy  mercy  toward  us  ever  show, 
Our  only  hope  while  here  below. 
Dear  Lord  !  our  hopes  all  rest  in  thee, 
Forsake  us  not  eternally.     Amen. 
2 


PRAISE    TO   GOD.  2 

i   Praise  for  Preservation  and  Redemption.    C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 
VE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
1    With  songs  of  sacred  praise 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care  ; 

In  him  we  live  and  move  : 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
?T  is  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come; 

On  this  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defense,  a  peaceful  home, 
"When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thine  almighty  lore 

What  honors  shall  we  raise 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 


PKAISE   TO  GOD. 


Praise  for  the  Mercies  of  God.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat ; 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


PRAISE    TO    GOD.  4 

4:   Lobe  den  Uerrn  den  mdchiigen  Kvnig.  14's  4,  7.  8 — 5  Xo.  10. 
)RAISE  thou  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent  monarch 


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of  glory; 

Join  in,  my  soul,  with  the  heavenly  choir  in  their 
story  ; 
Come  and  partake  ; 
Psalt'ry  and  harp  also  wake, 
Sing  the  Creator's  great  glory  ! 

2  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  e'er  ruleth  and  guideth 

all  surely ; 
Over   life's  pathway,   so  fearful,   He  leads   thee 
securely ; 
Ever  He  sends 
Mercies  and  blessings  and  friends ; 
Then  from  thy  heart  thank  Him  truly. 

3  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  hath  fearfully,   won- 

drously  made  thee, 
Health  has  vouchsafed,  and  when  heedlessly  falling 
hath  stayed  thee ; 
Fainting  and  weak, 
When  not  a  word  thou  couldst  speak, 
Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

4  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  who  thy  life  hath  so  visibly 

guided, 
Streams  of  free  grace,  in  His  son,  for  thy  sin  hath 
provided ; 
Plain  to  thy  view, 
God,  the  Almighty  and  True, 
Ne'er  from  His  child  is  divided. 

5 


5  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

5  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  and  forget  all  his  benefits 
never ; 
Swell  the  loud  chorus,  ye  chosen,  till  broad  as  a 
river, 
Upward  it  stream ; 
Soul,  0  forget  not  this  theme, 
Praise  Him,  0  praise  Him  forever. 


Exhortation  to  Praise.  S.  M. — 4  No.  13. 

COME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 
We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own ; 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God  ! 
6 


PRAISE    TO    GOD.  6.  7 

0  Songs  of }  -._•    y 

SOXG-S  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heav'n  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah*.-  work  begun. 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

•J   B  >ngs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
"When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  pn  .  when  he 

Captive  led  c 

3  Heav'n  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  new  heav'ns  and  earth  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  '.' 

No: — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  a] 

I  Praise  for  mercies.  S.  M. — 4  Xo.  13. 

0  BLESS  the  LorcL  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

7 


8  PRAISE   TO  GOD. 

2  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins  ; 

Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain; 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

3  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  rescued  from  the  grave, 
He,  that  redeemed  our  souls  from  death, 
Hath  boundless  power  to  save. 

4  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 

He  gives  the  suff'rers  rest. 
The  Lord  hath  justice  for  the  proud, 
And  mercy  for  th'  oppressed. 

5  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

6  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Xor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

O  Nun  danket  alle  Gott !  6's,  7's— 8  No.  8 

\TOW  all,  to  God  give  thanks, 
JLl    With  hearts,  and  hands  and  voices  ! 
'Tis  He,  whose  wondrous  grace 

All,  ev'ry  where,  rejoices ; 
From  birth,  through  helpless  years, 

He  bore  us  safely  on  ; 
8 


PRAISE    TO    GOD.  9 

His  love,  throughout  our  course, 
Has  countless  favors  done. 

2  May  God  in  mercy  still, 

While  earth  remains  our  dwelling, 
His  good  bestow,  our  toi:. 

With  joy  his  goodness  telling  ! 
And  when  our  strength  shall  fail, 

May  He  display  His  pow'r, 
And  from  the  ills  we  fear 

Defend  us  evermore. 

3  Praise,  honor,  thanks  to  God  ! 

On  high  the  Father  seated 
With  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  Three  in  One  united. — 
He  is  the  God  of  all, 

And  right  are  all  His  ways ; 
To  Him,  the  Great  and  Good, 

Let  all  give  endless  praise  ! 

God's  mercy  great  and  eternal.  S.  M.— 4  N 

MY  soul,  repeat  his  praise 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 


10  PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

3  His  grace  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower  ! 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

6  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

L  U  Praise  for  Divine  Goodness.  7s. — 6  No.  33. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky; 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiv'n, 
Man,  the  well  belov'd  of  heav'n. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky. 

2  Favor'd  mortals,  raise  the  song; 
Endless  thanks  to  God  belong : 
10 


PRAISE    TO   GOD.  10 

Hearts  o'erflowing  with  his  praise, 
Join  the  hymns  your  voices  raise  : 
Glory  be,  &c. 

Mark  the  wonders  of  his  hand ! 
Power,  no  empire  can  withstand; 
Wisdom,  angels'  glorious  theme  ; 
Goodness,  one  eternal  stream  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

Awful  Being  !   from  thy  throne 
Send  thy  promis'd  blessing  down ; 
Let  thy  light,  thy  truth,  thy  peace, 
Bid  our  raging  passions  cease  : 

Glory  be,  &c 

11 


II.     8JHoj**  zml  l§xztilzntt  cf  ffiob. 

1  1  Creation.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 

GREAT  First  of  beings  !  mighty  Lord 
Of  all  this  wondrous  frame  ! 
Produc'd  by  Thy  creating  Word, 
The  world  from  nothing  came. 

2  Thy  voice  sent  forth  the  high  command, 

?Twas  instantly  obey'd; 
And  through  Thy  goodness  all  things  stand, 
Which  by  Thy  pow'r  were  made. 

3  Lord  !  for  Thy  glory  shine  the  whole, 

They  all  reflect  Thy  light : 
For  this  in  course  the  planets  roll, 
And  day  succeeds  the  night. 

4  For  this,  the  sun  disperses  heat 

And  beams  of  cheering  day ; 

And  distant  stars,  in  order  set, 

By  night  Thy  pow'r  display. 

5  For  this,  the  earth  its  produce  yields, 

For  this,  the  waters  flow ; 
And  blooming  plants  adorn  the  fields, 
And  trees  aspiring  grow. 
12 


WORKS   AND    PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  12 

6  Inspired  with  praise,  our  minds  pursue 
This  wise  and  noble  end, 
That  all  we  think,  and  all  we  do, 
Shall  to  Thine  honor  tend. 

JlZ  God's  Wisdom.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

SOXGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  almighty  God  : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  He  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  His  hand  hath  wrought ! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight  ! 
And  men  in  ev'ry  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame  ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  mind ; 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  His  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  "When  He  redeemed  the  sons  of  men 

He  fixed  His  cov'nant  sure  : 
The  orders  that  His  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth,  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  ; 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  Thy  name  ! 

13 


13  WORKS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OP  GOD. 

6  To  fear  Thy  pow'r,  to  trust  Thy  grace, 
Is  our  divine st  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
Who  best  obeys  Thy  will. 

X  O        All  the  works  of  God  praise  Mm.      L.  M. — 4  2To.  12. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 
The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  list'ning  earth 
Kepeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

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6  In  Christian  ears  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine — 
The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 


t  All  things  dependent  on  God.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 

WE  sing  th'  almighty  pow'r  of  God, 
Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordain'd 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food; 
Who  formed  his  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes, 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies  ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  nor  flow'r  below, 

But  makes  Thy  glories  known  : 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  Thy  throne. 

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15  WORKS   AND   PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

6  On  Thee  each  moment  we  depend ; 
If  Thou  withdraw,  we  die. 
Oh  may  we  ne'er  that  God  offend, 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh ! 

JL  O  All  nature  praises  God.        \  8.7.8.7.8.8.7—7  No.  2, 

THE  earth,  where'er  I  turn  mine  eye, 
Reveals  her  Maker's  glory ; 
Through  day  and  night  the  shining  sky 

Of  praise  repeats  its  story  ; 
Who  for  the  sun  there  fixed  his  place  ? 
Who  clothes  him  with  majestic  grace  ? 
The  starry  hosts — who  leads  them  ? 

2  Who  rules  the  restless  raging  winds  ? 

The  clouds,  in  rain  distilling? 
And  who  the  lap  of  earth  unbinds, 

Our  stores  with  plenty  filling  ? 
Great  God,  Thy  praises  shall  abide, 
And,  with  Thy  goodness,  reach  as  wide 

As  wide  creation  reaches. 

3  But  man, — a  body,  of  Thy  hand 

The  marvellous  formation  ; 
'Tis  man, — a  soul  to  understand 

Thy  wonders  of  creation  ; 
'Tis  man, — who  to  himself  supplies 
Best  proof  that  Thou  art  good  and  wise — 

Who  best  should  sing  Thy  praises. 

4  Now  pay  thine  honors  to  His  name, 

My  soul,  His  glories  telling : 
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WORKS  AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD  16 

Thy  Father  and  thy  God  proclaim, 

The  world's  glad  anthem  swelling : 
Let  all  our  race,  with  one  accord, 
Love,  trust,  and  serve  our  common  Lord  : 
Who  can  refuse  to  serve  Him ! 

Volume  of  Divine  Providence.         C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

LET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
AWd  before  the  Lord ! 
Whate'er  His  powerful  hand  has  formed, 
He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  His  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 

O'erlooked  in  His  decrees ; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  a  throne, 
Or  sinks  with  equal  ease. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  go, 

'T  is  He  provides  the  rays ; 
And  'tis  His  hand  that  hides  the  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Trusting  His  wisdom  and  His  love, 

I  would  not  wish  to  know 
What  in  the  book  of  his  decrees 

Awaits  me  here  below. 
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IT  WORKS  AND   PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

6  Be  this  alone  my  fervent  pray'r, 
Whatever  my  lot  shall  be, 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  may  they  form 
My  soul  for  heaven  and  Thee  ! 

1  7  God  our  Father.         8.7.8.7.8.7.7.8.7.7.— 10  No.  10. 

AS  the  eagle  fondly  hovers 
O'er  its  young  defenseless  brood, 
So  my  God  from  danger  covers, 

Granting  me  all  needed  good. 
With  a  father's  love  He  eyed  me, 

When  began  mine  infant  days ; 

Ere  my  heart  could  mean  His  praise, 
He  with  watchful  care  supplied  me. 

All  things  else  their  time  will  last, 

But  His  love,  when  time  is  past. 

2  For  me,  wretched,  hopeless  lying, 

Worthy  of  His  wrath  alone, 
He  to  shame,  and  griefs,  and  dying, 

Gave  His  well  beloved  Son. 
Who  the  love  of  God  can  measure  ? 

None  of  all  our  feeble  race, — 

While,  on  ev'ry  side,  we  trace 
Proofs  that  mercy  is  His  pleasure. 

Great  my  sins,  but  high  above 

Reaches  His  unbounded  love. 

3  As  my  teacher,  to  direct  me, 

He  has  sent  His  Spirit  too : 
Who,  to  comfort  and  protect  me, 
Should  His  scheme  of  love  pursue ; 
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WORKS  AND   PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD.  IT 

And,  while  I  am  sin  bewailing, 

Give  me  hope;  —  in  weakness,  strength, 
Light  in  darkness j  —  till,  at  length, 

I  might  sing  His  grace  unfailing, 
And,  though  earthly  griefs  annoy, 
Triumph  still  with  holy  joy. 

4  Shall  I,  weary  of  confiding, 

Fear  what  may  the  future  be  ? 
Since  on  earth  I've  been  residing, 

God  has  daily  cared  for  me. 
When  I  think  what  He  has  sent  me. — 

Comforts  for  my  earthly  home, 

Pledges  for  the  life  to  come, — 
What  more  need  I  to  content  me  ? 

Shall  I  mine  own  weakness  fear? 

He,  my  confidence,  is  near. 

5  0  how  many  springs  of  sadness 

Has  my  God  in  mercy  dried  ! 
And  how  may  streams  of  gladness 

To  my  soul  has  He  supplied  ! 
When  his  purpose  He's  concealing, 

On  His  wisdom  I  will  rest. — 

Still  He's  doing  what  is  best, 
All  my  ills  and  anguish  healing : 

His,  a  father's  love  to  me, 

Has  been,  and  will  ever  be. 

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18,  19  WORKS  AND  PROVIDENCE  Or  GOD. 

X  O     God's  Providence  and  the  Folly  of  Self-Dependence, 
C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

GOD  reigns  ;  events  in  order  flow, 
Man's  industry  to  guide  ; 
But  in  a  diff'rent  channel  go, 
To  humble  human  pride. 

2  The  swift  not  always,  in  the  race, 

Shall  seize  the  crowning  prize ; 
Not  always  wealth  and  honor  grace 
The  labors  of  the  wise. 

3  Fond  mortals  but  themselves  beguile, 

When  on  themselves  they  rest : 
Blind  is  their  wisdom,  vain  their  toil, 
By  Thee,  0  Lord,  unblest. 

4  Evil  and  good  before  Thee  stand, 

Their  mission  to  perform ; 
The  sun  shines  bright  at  Thy  command, 
Thy  hand  directs  the  storm. 

5  0  Lord  in  all  our  ways  we'll  own 

Thy  providential  power ; 
Entrusting  to  Thy  care  alone 
The  lot  of  ev'ry  hour. 

1 9  God  our  Shepherd.  8s.— 6  No.  12. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care : 
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WORKS   AND   PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  20 

His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  : 
My  noon-day  walks  He  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

When  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  goodness  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  £uide  me  tkrousiu  the  dreadful  shade. 


Providence.  L.  M—  4  No.  12. 

THY  ways,  0  Lord  !  with  wise  design, 
Are  framed  upon  Thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  Thy  love. 

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21  WORKS   A>'D   PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 

Poor  mortals  Thine  arrangements  view ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

8  Thy  flock,  Thine  own  peculiar  care, 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way  : 

But  whilst  they  trust  Thy  guardian  eye, 
Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favor'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn 

To  lay  her  reason  at  Thy  throne ; 
Too  weak  Thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  Thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

am  jL  God's  ways  incomprehensible.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform, 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sov'reign  will. 
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WORKS   AND    PROVIDENCE    OF   GOD.  22 

8  Ye  fearful  saints  !  fresh  courage  take  : 
The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour  \ 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain. 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


God  is  true.  10.6.10.6.9.9.4.— 7  Xo.  4. 

OUR  God  is  true  ! — Them  He  will  ne'er  forsake 
For  whom  His  love  He  shows  ; 
Our  God  is  true  ! — We  shall  His  care  partake 

In  all  our  joys  and  woes : 
His  wings  will  spread  their  shelter  o'er  us  : 
Though  mountains  quake. — earth  yawn  before  us, 
Our  God  is  true  ! 

2  Our  God  is  true  ! — He  is  a  faithful  friend, 
We  from  experience  know ; 

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22  WORKS  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

And.,  rest  assured,  He  Trill  our  souls  defend 

From  ev'ry  watchful  foe. 
His  cov' nan t  love  gives  no  denial 
To  humble  faith,  in  hours  of  trial, — 

Our  God  is  true  ! 

3  Our  God  is  true  ! — Never  forget,  my  soul, 

How  kind  and  true  He  is  ! 
Be  true  to  God  ! — Let  this  tby  life  control, 

And  be  devoutly  His ! 
From  loving  Him  let  nothing  drive  thee  ! 
And  of  this  stay  let  none  deprive  thee, — 

"Our  God  is  true!" 

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m.  JHUfcmptioiu 


I.    FALL   AND    DEPRAVITY    OF    MAN. 


23 


TJie  deep  corruption  of  man's  nature.    8s,  7s. — 10  No.  2 

1  FAN'S  life  and  nature  by  the  fall 
-LtJL  Is  sin- corrupted  wholly ; 
This  bane 's  entailed  upon  us  all, 

And  we  recover  solely 
By  Jesus'  grace,  that  saves  our  race 

From  Eve's  severe  affliction, 
TThen  on  her  heart  the  serpent's  art 

Drew  down  God's  malediction. 

2  Since  Satan  then  beguiled  Eve's  heart 

By  ruinous  seduction, 
From  God  and  His  command  to  part 

And  compass  our  destruction, 
The  need  was  great,  in  our  lost  state, 

That  God  should  help  by  sending 
From  heaven's  throne,  Him,  who  alone 

Could  give  us  life  unending. 

3  As  now  another's  deep  offense 

In  Adam  all  oppresses, 

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24  FALL  AND   DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 

So  too  Another's  love  immense 

Us  all  in  Jesus  blesses ; 
And  as  o'er  all,  by  Adam's  fall, 

The  curse  of  ruin  hovers, 
So  too  again,  by  Jesus  slain, 

The  ruined  soul  recovers. 

4  He  is  the  way,  the  life,  the  light, 

The  heavenly  truth  and  portal, 
The  Counsellor,  the  God  of  might, 

The  Father's  Word  immortal, 
Whom  God  doth  give,  that  we  may  live, 

By  faith  in  Him,  forever, 
And  He  is  hence  our  sure  defense, 

From  whom  us  naught  can  sever. 

jLi^C        Original  Sin;  or,  the  First  and  second  Adam. 
C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

TO  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 
But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind  ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

2  Conceiv'd  in  sin — Oh  wretched  state  ! 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and.  death. 

3  How  strong,  in  our  degen'rate  blood, 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins  ! 
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4  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean, 

Can  pure  productions  bring? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring? 

5  Yet.  mighty  God.  thy  wond'iuos  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean. 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

6  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first  ; 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  power, 
That  new  creates  our  dust  ! 


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0  iginai  and  actual  sin  confessed.      L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

LORD.  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin ; 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean  : 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  ev'ry  part. 

No  Jewish  rites  can  make  me  clean, 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within  ; 
Jesus,  my  God.  Thy  blood  alone 
Hath  pow'r  sufficient  to  atone. 

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26  FALL  AND   DEPBAVITY  OF  MAN. 

4  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  sense  hath  rest  or  ease, 
Behold,  I  fall  before  Thy  face, 
My  only  refuge  is  Thy  grace. 


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The  Fall  and  its  Remedy.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

OUR  nature  fell  in  Adam's  fall, 
One  common  sin  infects  us  all, 
From  sire  to  son  the  bane  descends, 
And  over  all  the  curse  impends. 

2  Corruption  creeps  through  all  our  powers, 
And  withers  all  life's  heavenly  flowers ; 
In  guilt  we  draw  our  earliest  breath, 
And  reap  its  fruit  of  woe  and  death. 

3  From  hearts  depraved,  to  evil  prone, 
Flow  thoughts  and  deeds  of  sin  alone ; 
God's  image  lost,  the  darkened  soul 
Nor  seeks  nor  finds  its  heavenly  goal. 

4  But  Christ,  the  second  Adam,  came 
To  bear  our  sin  and  woe  and  shame, 
To  be  our  life,  and  by  His  grace 

To  new-create  our  fallen  race. 

5  Thanks,  Saviour  !  that  new  life  is  ours, 
That  grace  has  changed  our  broken  powers ; 
0,  still  that  saving  grace  extend, 

To  make  us  steadfast  to  the  end. 
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Corrupt  nature  from  Adam.  C.  M, — 4  Xo.  3. 

BLEST  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
Adam,  our  father,  si 
Till  he  debased  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Xow  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclined  ; 
Eeason  has  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reign, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  ; 
There's  music  in  our  clanking  chain, 
Makes  us  forget  the  load. 

4  But  God  in  mercy  flesh  became, 

To  bring  us  back  again, 
And  breathed  in  us  a  heav'nly  flame, 
That  death  no  more  might  reign. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  may  Thy  law 

Live  in  our  inward  parts. 
And  deeper  yet  may  Jesus  draw, 
His  image  in  our  hearts. 


The  deceitfulness  of  Sin.  C,  M.-4  N6.  3. 

SIX  has  a  thousand  treach'rous  arts 
To  practice  on  the  mind  ; 
With  flatt'ring  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

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99  FALL  AND   DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joy  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretense ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heav'nly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  free  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 


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Sin's  delusiveness.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

HOW  long  shall  dreams  of  creature  bliss, 
Our  flatt'ring  hopes  employ, 
And  mock  our  fond  deluded  eyes 
With  visionary  joy  ? 

2  How  wretched  they  who  leave  the  Lord, 

And  from  His  word  withdraw, 
Who  lose  His  gospel  from  their  sight 
And  wander  from  His  law  ! 

3  0  Thou  eternal  Spring  of  good, 

Whence  living  waters  flow ! 
Let  not  our  thirsty  erring  souls 

To  broken  cisterns  go. 
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4  Like  characters  inscribed  in  dust, 
Arc  sinners  borne  away ; 
And  all  the  treasures  they  can  boast, 
The  portion  of  a  day. 


Job  ix.  2—6.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

H,  how  shall  fallen  man 
^"i.  Be  just  before  his  God  ! 

If  He  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  sink  beneath  His  rod. 


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2  If  He  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise  ! 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 

Who  can  with  Thee  contend? 
Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

-1  The  mountains,  in  Thy  wrath. 
Their  ancient  seats  forsake  ! 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake  I 

5  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God  ? 
None,  none  can  meet  Him,  and  escape ; 
But  throuoh  the  Saviour's  blood. 

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31  FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 

O  JL  Helplessness  of  guilty  nature.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray. 
Reason  debased  can  never  find 
The  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  Thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  Thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  Thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise  ; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live ; 

A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 

'Tis  Thine  alone  to  give. 

6  0  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  Thine. 
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THE    REDEEMER.  32,  33 

OL  The  evil  heart.  S.  M—  4  No.  13. 

A  STONISHED  and  distressed, 
J\.  I  turn  mine  eyes  within  ; — 
My  heart  with  heavy  guilt  oppressed, 
The  seat  of  ev'ry  sin. 

2  What  erowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there  ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear  ! 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints  ! 

These  hateful  sins  subdue ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  my  mind, 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  Then  shall  my  cheerful  voice 

To  Thee  hosannas  raise  ; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  pronounce  Thy  praise. 


II.       THE    REDEEMER. 


33 


God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father.    L.  If. — 4  No.  12. 

BRIGHT  King  of  glory,  sov'reign  God  ! 
Our  spirits  bow  before  Thy  seat, 
To  Thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  Thy  awful  feet. 
3  33 


34  THE    REDEEMER. 


Q 


A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity ; 

But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  Thee  ! 

3  Yet  there  is  One  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams  ; 

Their  essence  is  for  eyer  one. 
Though  They  are  known  by  different  names, 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  Kinsr 

With  equal  honors  be  adored ; 
His  praise  let  ev'ry  angel  sing, 

And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord. 


u 


G 


The  Redeemer's  Love.  S's.  7's.— S  No.  28. 

OD,  in  human  flesh  appearing. 


k  the  children  to  His  breast, 
Lambs  with  His  green  pastures  cheering, 

Fitting  for  His  heay'nly  r 
This  is  gentleness  unbounded, 

This  is  lowliness  of  heart ; 
All  are  by  His  love  surrounded, 

None  are  eyer  bid  depart. 

2  Lord  !  I  bless  Thy  mercy  endless, 
For  Thy  pleasure  is  to  bless  ; 
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THE    REDEEMER.  33 

Me  too,  when  my  soul  was  friendless, 

Thou  didst  to  Thy  bosom  pre 
For  I  too,  to  Thee  was  given 

In  the  pure  baptismal  wave, 
There  Thou  mad'st  me  heir  of  heaven, 

Who  hast  died  my  soul  to  save. 

3  Feeble  is  the  love  of  mother, 

Father's  blessings  are  as  naught, 
When  compared,  my  King  and  Brother  ! 

With  the  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought ; 
Thus  it  pleased  Thy  heav'nly  meekness, 

Pleasing  also  be  my  praise, 
Till  my  songs  of  earthly  weakness 

Burst  into  celestial  lays. 

3  5  The  Divinity  of  Christ.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Word  ! 
The  Father's  equal  Son ; 
By  heaven's  obedient  hosts  adored 
Ere  time  its  course  begun. 

2  The  first  creation  has  display 'd 

Thine  energy  divine ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  Thine. 

3  But  ransomed  sinners  with  delight, 

Sublimer  facts  survey, — 

The  all-creating  Word  unites 

Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

36 


36  THE   REDEEMEB. 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form ; 
A  man  of  grief  and  woe  becomes ; 
Is  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

5  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due ; 
Justice  the  Prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too. 

6  Grod  over  all,  for  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  curse  endures ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distressed, 
Eternal  bliss  insures. 

7  What  wonders  in  Thy  person  meet, 

My  Saviour,  all  divine  ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  Thy  feet, 
And  would  be  wholly  Thine. 

O  O  God  our  Saviour.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

MY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
My  praise  shall  climb  to  His  abode ; 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

2  Without  beginning  or  decline, 

Object  of  faith  and  not  of  sense  ; 
Eternal  ages  saw  Him  shine, 

He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 
3Q 


THE    REDEEMER.  37 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid, 

Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky. 
As  when  the  six  days'  work  He  made 
Filled  all  the  morning-stars  with  joy. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 

Salvation  is  His  dearest  claim  : 
That  gracious  sound  well  pleased  He  hears 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  His  name. 

5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 

My  well-placed  hopes  with  joy  I  see  : 
My  bosom  glows  with  heav'nly  zeal 
To  worship  Him  who  died  for  me. 


37 


Incarnation.  S.  M. — 4  No.  13. 

YE  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  your  King  ; 
To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Xot  angels  round  the  throne 

Of  majesty  above, 
Are  half  so  much  obliged  as  we 
To  our  Immanuers  love. 

3  They  never  sank  so  low, 

They  are  not  raised  so  high ; 
They  never  knew  such  depths  of  woe, 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

37 


38  THE   REDEEMER. 

4  The  Saviour  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  His  own ; 
For  them  He  shed  no  blood  divine, 
Nor  breathed  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie 

The  Saviour  to  adore  ; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
0  be  our  praises  more  ! 

OO  Redemption  by  Christ  alone.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12- 

ENSLAVED  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains, 
Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doomed  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace ; 

Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release  ; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 

An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 
0  matchless  price  !  His  precious  blood 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell ; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 

Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 
38 


THE    REDEEMER.  39 


5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  dh 

0  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 

The  matchless  grace  ;  nor  yield  to  sin, 

Nor  wear  itfl  cruel  fetters  inure  ! 


39 


Christ's  life  a  pattern  for  Christians.     C.  1L—  4  No.  3 

BEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
Appears  each  grace  divine  ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  Bhine. 

*2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heav'nlj  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy  ; 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  His  divine  em] 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  His  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found  ; 
He  washed  their  feet.  He  wiped  their  tears. 
And  healed  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  "Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  He  si 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  His  life ;     ♦ 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  He  left  his  righteous  cause, 

And  still  His  task  pursued  ; 
While  humble  prayer  and  holy  faith 
His  fidnting  strength  renewed. 

39 


4:0  THE   REDEEMER. 

6  In  the  last  hours  of  deep  distress, 

Before  His  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned  He  bowed,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !  " 

7  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide  ! 

His  image  may  we  bear  ! 
0  may  we  tread  His  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

4o  0  The  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life.         C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

THOU  art  the  way ;  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  through  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth  ;  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life  ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  concju'ring  arm ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life ; 

Grant  us  to  know  that  way, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 

Which  lead  to  endless  day. 
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THE    REDEEM  KR.  41,   12 

4 1  Tribute  to  the  Lamb.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died  "  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus  ; 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord  1  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air.  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise  ! 

4lZ        The  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord.        L.  M  —  4  No.  12. 
WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays. 


A 


And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  : 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me. 
His  loving-kindness.  0  how  fret-  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall. 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness.  0  how  great  ! 

41 


4:3  THE    REDEEMER. 

3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,  0  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 

His  loving-kindness,  0  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart; 
But  though  I  have  Him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  pow'rs  must  fail ; 
0  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing,  with  raptures  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

4: 0  The  song  of  Jubilee.  7s— 8  No.  26. 

HAPtK  !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  : — 
42 


THE    REDEEMER.  44 

Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign ; 
Hallelujah  !   let  the  won  I 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah  !  hark  !  the  sound, 

From  the  depth  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies  : — 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 

Sheathed  His  sword;  He  speaks — 'tis  done; 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway  : 
He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heav'ns  have  passed  away : — 
Then  the  end — beneath  His  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Hallelujah  !   Christ  is  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

.44:        Surrendering  the  heart  to  Christ.       L.  M— 4  Xo.  12 

BLEST  Jesus  !   when.  Thy  cross  I  view, — 
That  myst'ry  to  th'  angelic  host, — 
I  gaze  with  grief  and  rapture  too, 
And  all  my  soul 's  in  wonder  lost. 

2  What  strange  compassion  filled  Thy  breast, 

That  brought  Thee  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 

43 


45  THE   REDEEMER. 

To  woes,  that  cannot  be  expressed, 
To  be  despised,  to  groan  and  die  V 

3  Was  it  for  man,  rebellious  man, 

Sunk  h\  his  crimes  below  the  grave, 
Who,  justly  doomed  to  endless  pain, 
Found  none  to  pity  or  to  save  ? 

4  For  man  didst  Thou  forsake  the  sky, 

To  bleed  upon  th'  accursed  tree  ? 
And  didst  Thou  taste  of  death  to  buy 
Immortal  life  and  bliss  for  me  ? 

5  Had  I  a  voice  to  praise  Thy  name, 

Loud  as  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead, 
Had  I  the  raptured  seraph's  flame, 
My  debt  of  love  could  ne'er  be  paid. 

4  5  Praise  to  Christ  8s,  7s.— 8  No.  2a 

HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus ! 
Hail,  Thou  everlasting  King ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us, 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour  ! 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor, 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb  !  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 
44 


THE    REDEEMER.  4G 

By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  : 

All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  ; 

Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven. 

Peaee  is  made  'tween  man  and  God 

3  Jesus,  hail  !  enthroned  in  glory. 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heav'nly  ho6ts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side ; 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading. 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

I  Save  me,  0  Jesus  !  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

THY  soul,  0  Jesus  !  hallow  me, 
Thy  spirit  steep  me  all  in  Thee. 
Thy  body,  pierced  by  ruthless  steel, 
My  wretched  soul  and  body  heal. 

2  The  water  from  Thy  side  that  poured 
For  me  a  cleansing  bath  afford, 
And  all  Thy  blood  with  life  divine, 
Revive  these  sluggish  pow'rs  of  mine. 

3  The  bloody  sweat  upon  Thy  face 
Deliver  me  from  death's  embrace, 
And  all  Thy  passion,  cross  and  pain 
With  strength  my  feebleness  sustain. 

45 


47 


4  0  Christ !  turn  not  away  from  me, 
Accept  and  hide  me  quite  in  Thee, 
Within  Thy  holy  wounds  enclose, 
And  keep  me  safe  when  foes  oppose. 

5  In  death's  dark  hour  with  me  abide, 
And  place  me,  Saviour  !  at  Thy  side, 
With  all  Thy  "blessed  saints  on  high 
To  sing  Thy  praise,  and  never  die. 


47 


III.    GRACE. 


Salvation  by  grace.  S.  M. — 4  No.  13. 

GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear ! 
Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heav'nly  road ; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
WThile  pressing  on  to  God. 
46 


4$ 


Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


O  By  grace  ye  are  saved.  L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

SELF-righteous  souls  on  works  rely, 
And  boast  their  moral  dignity ; 
But  if  I  lisp  a  song  of  praise, 
Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  quickened  me  when  dead 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led ; 

Grace  brings  me  pardon  for  my  sin — 
'Tis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace  that  sweetens  ev'ry  cross, 
'Tis  grace  supports  in  ev'ry  loss; 
In  Jesus'  grace  my  soul  is  strong — 
Grace  is  my  hope  and  Christ  my  song. 

4  'Tis  grace  defends  when  danger's  near; 
And  'tis  by  grace  I  persevere ; 

'Tis  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love — 
Free  grace  is  all  they  sing  above. 

5  Through  endless  years  of  grace  I'll  sing, 
Adore  and  bless  my  heav'nly  King; 
I'll  cast  my  crown  before  His  throne, 
Saved  by  His  sov'reign  grace  alone. 

47 


49,  50  GRACE. 

4:  y  Inexhaustible  grace.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

JEHOVAH'S  grace,  bow  full,  how  free! 
t/    His  language  bow  divine  ! 
"My  Son,  Thou  ever  art  with  me, 
And  all  I  have  is  Tbine. 

2  "  My  saints  sball  each  a  portion  share 

That's  worthy  of  a  God  ; 
They  are  my.  chief,  my  constant  care — 
The  purchase  of  my  blood. 

3  M  Both  grace  and  glory  I  will  give, 

And  nothing  good  deny ; 
With  me  my  saints  shall  ever  live, 
And  reign  with  me  on  high. 

4  "And  should  a  hundred  thousand  more 

Accept  the  proffered  grace, 
I  have  a  heaven  prepared  for  all ; 
Xor  shall  you  have  the  less." 

5  Yea,  dearest  Lord,  let  millions  come, 

And  feast  on  pard'ning  grace ; 

Bring  prodigals,  bring  exiles  home, 

And  we  will  sing  Thy  praise. 

5  0  Salvation  offered  to  all  C  M.— 4  No.  3. 

JESUS,  Thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
Nor  is  Thy  gospel  weak ; 
Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 

And  heal  the  dying  Greek. 
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51 


2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  i 

Does  Thy  salvation  flow  ; 
'Tis  not  confined  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offered  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  ; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretense 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Come,  all  ye  wretched  sinners,  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew; 
His  gospel  and  His  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

0  1  Joy  for  salvation.  C.  M. — 4  Xo.  3. 

Q ALVATION,  0  the  joyful  sound  ! 
U   'Tis  music  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sov'reign  balm  for  ev'iy  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay : 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heav'nly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
4  49 


52,  53  GRACE 

0  w  Praise  for  Divine  Protection.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

WITH  all  my  pow'rs  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose  ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 
And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

3  Amid  a  thousand  cares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  Thy  hand ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

4  I'll  sing  Thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord; 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  word ; 
Not  all  Thy  works  and  names  below, 
So  much  Thy  pow'r  and  glory  show. 

5  3  God's  gifts.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 

.  "RATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 

JC    On  Thee  my  hope  depends, 

Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 

From  Thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  Thine  alone, 
And  pow'r  and  wisdom  too  ; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 

We  nothing  good  can  do. 
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GOSPEL    CALL.  54 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  bast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine  ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  Thine. 

4  From  Thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  pow'r  on  Thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live  : 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 


IT.    GOSPEL  CALL. 


±  Gospel  Invitation.  B.1L— 4  No.  13. 

LET  erry  ear  attend, 
And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  starving  souls. 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Here  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

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55  GOSPEL  CALL. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
"With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day : 
Lord  !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

0  D  My  so??,  give  me  thy  heart.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

TTTHAT  language  now  salutes  the  ear ! 
T I     And  't  is  our  Father's  voice  ! 
Let  all  the  world  attentive  hear, 
And  ev'ry  soul  rejoice. 

2  Sinner,  He  kindly  speaks  to  thee, 

However  vile  thou  art ; 
Here's  grace  and  pardon,  rich  and  free, 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

3  Though  thou  hast  long  my  grace  withstood, 

And  said  to  me,  "  Depart,7' 
I  claim  the  purchase  of  my  blood— • 

My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 
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GOSrEL  CALL.  56 

4  -I'll  form  thee  for  myself  alone, 

And  ev'ry  good  impart ; 
I'll  make  my  great  salvation  known — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

5  Come,  Lord,  and  conquer  now  my  heart, 

Set  up  in  me  Thy  throne  ; 
Bid  sin  and  Satan  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  as  Thine  own. 

0  U  "I  K*n  in  no  icise  cast  out."  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

HARK  !  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear, 
Come,  trembling  soul,  dispel  thy  fear  ! 
He  saith,  and  who  His  word  can  doubt  ? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

2  Doth  Satan  fill  you  with  dismay, 
And  tell  you,  Christ  will  cast  away  ? 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

3  Doth  sin  appear  before  your  view, 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue  ? 

If  black  as  hell,  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

4  The  publican  and  dying  thief 
Applied  to  Christ,  and  found  relief; 
Nor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt : 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

J  53 


57  GOSPEL   CALL. 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to-day ; 
His  mercy  try,  nor  longer  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

0  4  Mercy  for  sinners.  C.  M. — 4  Xo.  3. 

THE  Saviour  calls ;  let  ev'ry  ear 
Attend  the  heav'nly  sound  : 
Ye  doubting  souls  !  dismiss  your  fear ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  ev'ry  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow  ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  ev'ry  pain  : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  wand'rers  !  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'nly  joys  : — 
And  can  you  yet  delay '! 

5  Dear  Saviour  !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  Thy  love  imparts, 

And  drink,  and  never  die 
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GOSPEL   CALL.  58,59 

0  0  ''Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door:'  L.  M  —  4  No.  12. 

BEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door  I 
He  gently  knocks — lias  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  lonir — is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

"2  Oh,  lovely  attitude,  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  ! 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  1  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes  ! 

3  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  need  ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes, 'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine ; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster  sin. 
And  let  the  heav'nly  Stranger  in. 

5  Admit  Him,  ere  His  anger  hum, 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return  ; 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  His  door  rejected  stand. 

5  9  The  righteous— the  wicked.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

THE  man  is  ever  blest 
Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways  ; 
Amongst  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  Boomer's  place : 

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60  GOSPEL  CALL. 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root : 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  His  name  shall  live, 
His  works  are  heav'nly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race  ; 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  He  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

60  To-day.  L.M.-4NO.  12 

HASTEN,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 
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GOSPEL   CALL.  Gl 

2  Oh,  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run 

3  Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  bum 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun,  . 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 


61 


Youth  invited  to  love  Christ.  C  M— 4  No.  3 

YE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 
In  smiling  crowds  draw  near; 
And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 
And  lays  His  radiant  glories  by, 

Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

11  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face, 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 

Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

57 


62  GOSPEL  CALL. 

4  What  object,  Lord,  iny  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  Thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  that  in  Christ  I  see? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 

'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 

And  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

\)Z  The  Spirit  inviting.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

THE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 
Is  whisp'ring,  "  Sinners,  come  ;  " 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "  Come  !  "  " 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come  ; " 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ  the  fountain  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

0,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo  !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come :  " 
Lord,  even  so ;  we  wait  Thine  hour ; 

0,  blest  Redeemer,  come. 
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63 


Living  vaters.  11.10.64.—  8  Xo.  16. 

THE  Fountain  flows  !  waters  of  life  bestowing  : 
Come,  thirsty  soul,  nor  perish  in  thy  pride  ! 
Take,  as  a  gift,  what  from  the  throne  is  flowing, — 
So  cry  the  Lamb,  the  Spirit,  and  the  bride. 
Come  ! — nothing  bars  the  way  ; 
Come  drink  as  thou  shalt  choose, 
There  is  no  price  to  pay  : 
The  Fountain  flows  ! 

2  The  Fountain  flows  !  Let  devils  rage  with  madness, 

Let  sink  in  ruin  all  the  world  beside, — 
Still  Zion,  crowned  with  never  ending  gladness, 
Shall  with  her  fount  of  saving  health  abide. 
God  guards  her  walls  from  fear, 
And  His  deliv'rance  shows ; — 
Her  God  is  over  near. 
The  Fountain  flows  ! 

3  The    Fountain   flows!— Thank    God,    the    fullest 

measure 
Of  grace  and  pow'rhere  meets  our  utmost  need. 
Xow,  sinner,  wouldst  thou  ever  share  its  pleasure, 
Haste,  like  the  panting  roe,  with  earnest  speed  : 
Draw  to  the  waters  near 
Where  thirst  and  languor  close — 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear 
The  Fountain  flows. 

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64  PENITENCE. 

4  The  Fountain  flows  !  for  all  a  fount  of  healing  : 
He's  blest  for  whom  it  shall  not  flow  in  vain ! 
Who  drinks — a  well  of  water  never  failing, 
In  him,  to  endless  life,  it  shall  remain : 
For  whoso  tries  its  pow'r 
From  thirst  shall  now  repose, 
And  ne'er  be  thirsty  more  : 
The  Fountain  flows. 


V.     PENITENCE. 


64 


O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come!  8.8.8.6.-4  No.  25. 

(L.  M.  by  repeating  the  words  "I  come.") 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
Save  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am.  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Life,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  want — in  Thee  to  find — 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 
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FEXITEXCE.  65 


4  Just  as  I  am — Thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  pardon,  conifurt.  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, — 

0  Lauib  of  God,  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am,  for  love  unknown 
Has  broken  ev'ry  barrier  down, 
Now  to  be  Thine,  and  Thine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 


65 


A  litany.  7s.— 8  No.  26. 

C  AVIOUR,  when  in  dust,  to  Thee, 
0  Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes ; 
0  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  Thy  birth  and  early  years. 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness ; 
By  Thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  pow'r ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  : 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn , 


66  PENITENCE. 

By  Thy  wounds — Thy  crown  of  thorn, 
By  Thy  cross — Thy  pangs  and  cries, 
By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice. 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone, 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 
By  Thy  pow'r  from  death  to  save, 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  Thy  throne  in  heaven  restored— 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

U  0  Sinners  received  by  Jesus.  7s  &  8s.~6  No.  18 

m  THIS  man  sinners  doth  receive  !  M 

JL  Well  may  we  the  saying  ponder, 
Who  in  sin's  delusions  live, 

And  from  God  and  heaven  wander  :-* 
This  alone  sure  hope  can  give — 

''Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !  " 

2  We  deserve  but  grief  and  shame, — 

Yet  His  words  rich  grace  revealing, 
Pardon,  peace  and  life  proclaim : 

Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 
Who  with  humble  hearcs  believe — 

;;  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !  " 

3  Come,  ye  wand'rers,  one  and  all, 

Come,  we  all  have  invitation, — 
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PENITENCE.  67 

Come,  obey  His  gracious  call, 

Come  and  take  His  free  salvation  ! 

He  has  died  that  we  might  live, — 
11  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !  " 

Saviour,  now  I  come  to  Thee : 

Great  my  sins,  a  weary  burden  ! 
Wilt  Thou  mercy  show  to  me  ? 

Can  I  hope  to  find  a  pardon? 
I  will  trust  ;  my  soul  relieve  ! 

Me,  a  sinner,  Lord,  receive  ! 


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The  wanderer  invited  to  return.        L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

"DBTtJENj  0  wanderer,  return, 

XI  And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 

His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 
His  hand  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 

How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  : 
'Tis  God  who  says,   "  No  longer  mourn," 

'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near 


68  PENITENCE. 


U  O  Sense  of  ingratitude.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

^EAR  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall 
The  wonders  of  Thy  grace, 
Low,  at  Thy  feet,  ashamed,  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 


D1 


2  Shall  love  like  Thine  be  thus  repaid  ? 

Ah,  vile,  ungrateful  heart ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  detained,  betrayed 
From  Jesus  to  depart ; — 

3  From  Jesus,  who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace,  and  rest; — 
When  absent  from  my  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfied,  unblest. 

4  But  He,  for  His  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wand 'ring  soul  restores  ; 
He  bids  the  mourner  freely  take 
The  pardon  he  implores. 

5  0,  while  I  breathe  to  Thee,  my  Lord, 

„  The  penitential  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  Thine  eye. 

6  Then  shall  the  mourner,  at  Thy  feet, 

Rejoice  to  seek  Thy  face ; 
And,  grateful,  own  how  kind,  how  sweet, 

Is  Thy  forgiving  grace. 
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rEXiTEN  69,70 

D  t)  Confession  of  sin.  7.7.7.7.— 4  No.  17. 

G^  OD  of  mercy  !   God  of  grace  ! 
T  Hear  our  penitential  songs; 
0  restore  Thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past. 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 

Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares. 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent ; 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain  ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  prai 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain ; 

4  These,  and  ev?ry  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame  we  own  ; 
Humbled  at  Thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  Thy  throne. 

5  God  of  mercy  !  God  of  gra 

Hear  our  penitential  songs  ; 
0  restore  Thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  ! 

i  U  Wn  bo  railed.  7  7.7.7. — 4  Xo.  17. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesos  loves  to  answer  prayr; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 
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71  PENITENCE. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin ; 
Lord  !  remove  my  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  Thy  sov'reign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

7  1  Bepent.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12 

TT^HY  am  I  thus  with  plenty  blest, 
T  T     While  others  toil  to  earn  their  food, 
Why  should  I  be  more  warmly  drest, 
Or  favored  with  more  earthly  good  ? 

2  'Tis  not  that  I  these  gifts  deserve, 

Or  merit  aught  my  God  bestows, 
Not  that  I  ne'er  from  duty  swerve, 
Or  aye  with  thanks  my  eyelids  close. 

3  Ah  !  no  ;  of  all  His  love  has  giv'n, 

Xo  part  belongs  to  such  as  I, 
But  that  I,  worm,  might  enter  Heav'n, 
*He  sent  His  only  Son  to  die. 


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4  In  condescending  love  He  came. 

And  all  earth's  deepest  sorrows  bore 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  ope'd  to  us  Salvation's  door. 

5  And  still  His  gracious  call  doth  sound — 

Come  unto  me  and  taste  my  love, 
Oh,  seek,  where  lasting  life  is  found. 
Knock  and  an  entrance  gain  above. 

6  Repent,  and  the  baptismal  flood 

Shall  wash  thy  soul  from  ev'ry  stain ; 
0,  eat  His  flesh,  and  drink  His  blood, 
Not  let  Him  die  for  thee  in  vain. 

7  And  ever  near  His  footstool  stay, 

Xor  scorn  His  blessed  cross  to  bear, 
And  keep  thee  in  the  narrow  way. 

And  thou  a  heav'nly  crown  shalt  wear. 


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VI.    FAITH. 

The  power  of  faith.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 
For  each  good  work  it  gives  me  strength, 
And  softens  all  mv  cares ; 

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T3  FAITH. 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heav'nly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  "Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain ; 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  sealed 

With  my  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies, 
And  then  on  faith's  triumphant  wings 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 

I  O  Faith  a  substitute  for  vision.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

?np  IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 
X    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heav'n  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 
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74 


2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies  ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  dories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heav'nly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  cheered  him  on  his  toilsome  road. 


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Faith  connected  with  salvation.         L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

\[OT  by  the  law  of  innocence 
jjI    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heav'n ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretense 
To  have  our  former  sins  foroiv'n : 


2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done 

Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole  ! 
Faith  is  the  grace,  and  faith  alone, 

That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  Thy  heav'nly  word  ! 

Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renewed : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardoned  and  subdued. 

69 


75  FAITH. 

4  0  may  Thy  grace  its  pow'r  display ! 
Let  righteousness  within  me  reign : 
Save  me  in  Thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain ! 

7  5  Lamb  of  God.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

"VTOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
jl\    On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heav'nly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine — 
While  as  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 

And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 
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FAITH.  76,  77 

75  A  living  faith.  C.  M  —  4  No.  3. 

MISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heav'n, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiv'n, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Yain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  Head  :— 

3  A  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

A  faith  that  works  by  love  ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  Faith  must  obey  our  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  His  grace  : 
A  pard'ning  God  requires  us  still 
To  perfect  holiness. 

i  7  Triumphant  Faith.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 

LET  triumphant  faith  dispel 
The  fears  of  guilt  and  wo  ! 
If  God  be  for  us,  God  the  Lord, 
Who,  who  shall  be  our  foe  ? 


o 


2  He  who  His  only  Son  gave  up 
To  death,  that  we  might  live, 
Shall  He  not  all  things  freely  grant, 
That  boundless  love  can  give  ? 

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78 


T8  FAITH. 

3  Who  now  His  people  shall  accuse  ? 

'T  is  God  hath  justified  : 
Who  now  His  people  shall  condemn? 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  died. 

4  And  He  who  died  hath  ris'n  again, 

Triumphant,  from  the  grave  : 
At  God's  right  hand  for  us  He  pleads, 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

Faith  xdtJiout  Works  is  dead.         L.  M— 4  No.  12. 

4  S  body,  when  the  soul  has  fled, — ■ 
j\.  As  barren  trees,  decayed  and  dead, 
Is  faith — a  hopeless,  lifeless  thing — 
If  not  of  righteousness  the  spring. 

2  To  doers  only  of  His  word, 
Propitious  is  th'  all-seeing  Lord  : 

He  hears  their  cries,  accepts  their  pray'rs, 
And  heals  their  wounds,  and  soothes  their  cares. 

3  In  true  and  active  faith,  we  trace 
The  source  of  ev'ry  Christian  grace  : 
"Within  the  pious  heart  it  plays, 

A  living  fount  of  joy  and  praise. 

4  Kind  deeds  of  peace  and  love  betray 
Where'er  the  stream  has  found  its  way : 
But  where  they  spring  not  rich  and  fair, 
The  stream  has  never  wandered  there. 

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79 


79 


Prayer  for  strong  faith.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

OFOR  t  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  ev'iy  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ! — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chast  ning  rod, 

But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 

Will  lean  upon  its  God  ; — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That,  when  in  danger,  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness,  feels  no  doubt ; — 

4  That  bears,  unmoved,  the  world's  dread  frown, 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile  ; 

That  seas  of  trouble  cannot  drown, 

Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile; — 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heav'nly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

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80,  81  JUSTIFICATION. 

VII.    JUSTIFICATION. 

O  U  The  Bock  of  Ages.  7s.— 6  No.  33. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure  ; 
Save  me,  Lord  !  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone  ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone  : 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eye- lids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 


81 


Physician  of  souls.  L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made ; 
Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,  alas!  is  nature's  aid; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r. 
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JUSTIFICATION.  82 

2  Sin.  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 

With  fatal  strength  in  ev'ry  part  ; 
The  dire  contagion  tills  the  veins. 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 

And  is  no  kind  Physician  nigh, 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ! 

4  There  is  a  great  Physician  near  ; 

Look  up.  0  fainting  soul,  and  live ; 
See.  in  His  heav'nly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

5  See.  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow; 
*T  is  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 


82 


Christ  the  Paschal  Lamb.  8s.  7s— 4  Xo.  16— or.  8  Xo.  28. 

PASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 
All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

I  Adam's  sons  are  now  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  ! 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven — 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

75 


83  JUSTIFICATION. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heav'nly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

4  There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading — 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

5  Glory,  honor,  pow'r,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

6  When  we  join  th'  angelic  spirits, 

In  their  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
We  will  sing  our  Saviour's  merits— 
Gladly  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


83 


Salvation  in  none  other  than  Jesus.      L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

IN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  doubtful  road. 

Jesus,  thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life  ;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Diviner  comforts  cheer  my  heart 

Than  all  the  pow'rs  of  nature  give. 
76 


JUSTIFICATION*.  84 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide  ; 

Thou  art  the  trae,  the  living  way  : 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  be  my  guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  breach  'reus  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  Thy  gospel  to  my  heart. 


84 


Christ  the  believer's  all     8s,  7s.— 4  Xo.  16  or  8  Xo.  28. 

LAMB  of  God,  we  fall  before  Thee, 
Humbly  trusting  in  Thy  cross  ; 
That  alone  be  all  our  glory, 
All  things  else  are  only  dross. 

2  Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Saviour, 

Only  source  of  all  that's  good. 
Ev'ry  grace  and  ev'ry  favor 

Come  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 

By  His  Spirit  sent  from  heav'n ; 

Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, — 

"  Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiv'n." 

4  Faith  He  grants  us  to  believe  it, 

Grateful  hearts  His  love  to  prize  : 
Want  we  wisdom  !  He  must  give  it ; 
Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

77 


85  JUSTIFICATION. 

5  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 

Wills  to  do  what  He  requires ; 
Makes  us  follow  His  directions, 
And  what  He  commands,  inspires. 

6  All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 

Rightly  offered  in  His  name, 

He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus ; 

He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

O  0  Salvation  by  grace.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

LORD,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults, 
How  great  our  guilt  has  been ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  0  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  His  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame. 

3  'T  is  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done, 
But  we  are  saved  by  sov'reign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son. 

4  'T  is  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'T  is  by  the  water  and  the  blood 

Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 
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JUSTIFICATION.  86 

5  'T  is  through  the  purchase  of  His  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


God  reconciled  in  Christ.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

DEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  Thy  heav'nly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  Thy  blood  ? 


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'T  is  by  the  merits  of  Thy  death 
The  Father  smiles  again ; 

'T  is  by  Thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 
My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 

The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 


4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 
My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 


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6T  JUSTIFICATION. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 
And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 


87 


Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief, 
He  saw,  and  (0  amazing  love !) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoiled  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  0  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 

The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 
80 


JUSTIFICATION.  88 


6  Angels,  assist  cur  mighty  j 
Strike  all  your  ban 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 


The  bhssedness  of  gospel  times.         S.  M. — 4  No.  13 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Eon's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  rev 

2  How  charming  is  their  v 

Ilnw  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here/' 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound. 
Which  king-  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eje'^ 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light  ; 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight  ! 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  emp] 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 
6  81 


89  JUSTIFICATION. 

6  The  Lord  makes  hare  His  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  : 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

O  t)  Salvation  by  faith.  8.7.8.7  8.8.7.-7  No.  2. 

TO  us  salvation  now  has  come, 
God's  wondrous  grace  revealing ; 
Works  never  can  avert  our  doom — 

They  have  no  pow'r  of  healing. 
Faith  looks  to  God's  beloved  Son, 
Who  has  for  us  deliv'rance  won — 
He  is  our  great  Redeemer  ! 

2  What  God's  most  holy  precept  claims 

Xo  child  of  Adam  renders ; 
But  from  the  throne  dread  vengeance  flames, 

And  speaks  the  curse  in  thunders. 
The  flesh  ne'er  prompts  those  pure  desires 
That,  'bove  all  else,  the  law  requires ; — 

Relief  by  law  is  hopeless  ! 

3  But  all  the  law  must  be  fulfilled, 

Or  we  must  sink  despairing ; — 
Then  came  the  Son — so  God  had  willed, — 

Our  human  nature  sharing, 
For  us  the  law's  demands  obeyed, 
And  thus  His  Father's  vengeance  stayed, 

Which  over  us  impended. 

4  Xow  to  the  God  of  matchless  grace, 

To  Father,  Son  and  Spirit, 

82 


JUSTIFICATION.  90 


We  lift  our  highest  songs  of  praise, 

All  praise  J  lis  favors  merit. 
All  He  has  said  He  will  perform, 
And  save  us  by  His  mighty  arm, — 

His  worthy  name  be  hallowed  ! 

9  0  Thanksgiving  for  the  gift  of  Christ.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7.-7  No.  2. 

T)EJOICE,  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 
I  Now  banish  all  your  sadness, 
Tune  all  your  hearts  with  one  accord, 
And  sin 2:  aloud  for  gladness  : 

o  o 

Tell  what  the  Lord  for  us  hath  wrought, 
At  what  a  price  our  souls  He  bought, 
And  all  His  wondrous  goodness. 

2  A  slave  of  Satan  once  I  lay, 

Beneath  death's  gloomy  power, 
Sin  racked  my  soul  by  night  and  day, 

And  ever  deeper,  lower, 
With  ev'ry  day  and  hour,  I  fell ; 
Xo  peace  within  my  breast  might  dwell, 

Sin  reigned  in  all  my  nature. 

3  Good  works  with  me  could  naught  avail, 

By  them  I  must  have  perished ; 
To  goodness  dead,  I  dared  assail 

His  law  Who  me  had  cherished  ! 
My  anguish  drove  me  to  despair, 
Whilst  death  frowned  on  me  ev'ry  where, 

And  hell  vawned  just  before  me. 

83 


91  JUSTIFICATION. 

4  Then  touched  my  wretchedness  the  heart 

Of  Him  who  reigns  in  heaven  ; 
He  deigned  His  mercy  to  impart, 

And  show  my  sins  forgiven — 
My  Father's  heart  yearned  over  me ; 
What  greater  love  than  this  could  be, 

Which  gave  His  richest  treasure  ? 

5  "Go,  my  beloved  Son,"  said  He, 

"  Thou  Who  my  glory  wearest, 
Now  let  the  world  my  mercy  see 

Whilst  Thou  salvation  bearest ; 
Now  burst  their  bonds,  and  free  from  sin, 
Destroy  the  reign  of  death,  and  win 

Eternal  life  for  sinners." 

6  The  Son  obeyed  the  Father's  voice, 

He  owned  His  virgin  mother ; 
Let  all  the  world  aloud  rejoice, 

He  hath  become  my  brother ; 
Yea  He  my  humble  form  assumes, 
And  Satan  to  perdition  dooms, 

And  thus  His  kinoxlom  cometh. 


91 


Ich  Jiabe  mm  den  Grund  gefunden.  9.8.9.8.8.8.-6  No.  6. 

I  NOW  have  found,  for  hope  of  heaven, 
An  anchor-ground  that  firm  will  hold; 
One — through  the  cross  of  Jesus  given, 
By  God  predestined  from  of  old ; 
A  ground  that  shall  enduring  stay 
When  earth  and  skies  have  passed  away. 

84 


JUSTIFICATION-.  91 

2  'T  is  Mercy, — mercy,  never  ending, 

Whose  measure  all  our  thoughts  excels, 
The  arms  of  pity,  wide  extending, 

Of  Him  whose  heart  for  sinners  feels, 
And  Whose  compassion  warns  His  foes 
To  fly  from  sin  and  endless  woes. 

3  And  why  should  we  be  lost  forever— 

Since  God  to  us  commends  His  love  ? 
His  Son,  with  message  of  His  favor, 
Invites  to  holy  joys  above  ; 
To  win  our  hearts,  as  oft  before, 
He  now  is  knocking  at  the  door. 

4  This  love  's  a  deep — our  follies  merging  ! 

The  death  of  Christ, — a  matchless  grace  ! 
From  sin  and  death  our  souls  e'er  urging, 
That  wrath  no  more  may  find  a  place. 
His  blood  for  us  is  pleading  still 
"Let  Mercy  all  its  works  fulfill!  " 

5  Upon  this  ground  I  will  sustain  me 

As  long  as  earth  my  dwelling  prove ; 
To  serve  my  God  and  Saviour  train  me, 
Till,  dying,  I  shall  rise  above ; — 
And  there,  rejoicing,  will  adore 
Unbounded  Mercy  evermore. 

86 


92,  93  JUSTIFICATION. 


92 


Treasure  in  heaven.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7.-7  No.  2 

ASPIRE,  my  heart,  on  high  to  live  ! 
For  there  is  found  thy  treasure  : 
What's  here,  would  all  thy  hopes  deceive, — 

There  only  is  true  pleasure. 
Poor  is  the  wealth  that  soon  must  fail, 
None  other  can  for  thee  avail 
Than  riches  stored  in  heaven. 

'Tis  all  a  gift, — not  wages  paid, — 

This  treasure  none  can  merit ; 
And  Jesus,  who  atonement  made, 

He,  only,  can  confer  it. 
The  soul  can  have  no  higher  good, 
Than  God's  beloved  Son,  with  blood, 

For  us  hath  dearly  purchased. 

This  is  a  treasure  will  remain, — 

By  faith  in  Him,  we  seal  it : 
No  foe  can  make  its  title  vain, 

No  thief  can  ever  steal  it. 
Nor  death  nor  time  its  worth  destroys, 
'Twill  be  a  source  of  holy  joys, 

Long  as  the  soul  is  living. 


93 


Justification  and  SancP'fication.        L.M. — 4  No,  12 

BLEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 
86 


JUSTIFICATION.  94 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

\)-±  Penitential  Gratitude.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

I)ISE,  0  my  soul,  the  hours  review, 
V   When  awed  by  guilt  and  fear, 
To  heav'n  for  grace  Thou  durst  not  sue, 
2sor  foundest  rescue  here  : 

2  Thy  tears  are  dried,  Thy  griefs  are  fled, 

Dispelled  each  bitter  care  ; 

For  heav'n  itself  has  lent  its  aid 

To  save  thee  from  despair. 

3  Here,  then,  0  God  !  Thy  work  fulfill, 

And,  from  Thy  mercy's  throne, 
Vouchsafe  me  strength  to  do  Thy  will, 
And  to  resist  my  own: 

87 


95  JUSTIFICATION. 

4  So  shall  my  soul  each  pow'r  employ. 
Thy  mercy  to  adore  j 
While  heav'n  itself  proclaims  with  joy— - 
"  One  pardoned  sinner  more  !  " 

9  5  The  Christian's  clothing.  L.  M— 4  Xo.  12 

JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress: 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea — 

"  Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me." 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
Fully,  through  Thee,  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years  ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  And  when  the  dead  shall  hear  Thy  voice, 
"Thy  banished  children  shall  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 
88 


96 


JUSTIFICATION".  96 

Christ,  our  Wisdom,  BigJitcousness,  fre.  S.  M—  i  No.  13. 

HOW  heavy  is  the  night 
That  hangs  upon  our  eves, 
Till  Christ  with  His  reviving  lidit 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heav'n  : 
But.  in  His  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiv'n. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  ; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  in  vain. 

To  hold  our  souls,  agree : 
For  Jesus  breaks  the  cursed  chain, 
And  sets  from  bondage  free. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  Thy  ways. 

To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
Thy  sov'reign  pow'r,  Thy  healing  grace, 
And  Thine  atoning  blood. 

89 


IV.    gfct    @f?urc|N 


I.    IN  GENERAL. 


9  7  iore  to  the  Church.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13 

T  LOVE  Thy  Zion,  Lord ! 
JL  The  house  of  Thine  abode ; 
The  church,  0  blest  Redeemer,  saved 
By  Thine  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  church,  0  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

8  Should  I  with  scoffers  join 
Her  altars  to  abuse  ? 
No  !  better  far,  my  tongue  were  dumb, 
My  hand  its  skill  should  lose. 

4  0  !  ne'er  may  I  forget 

Her  welfare  nor  her  woe ; 
Lest  ev'ry  joy  my  heart  forsake, 

And  ev'ry  grief  o'erflow. 
90 


THE    CHURCn.  93 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall; 

For  her  my  pray'rs  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  giv'n, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heav'nly  ways. 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

JO  -  JWl  ra'gn.  L.  M. — 4  Xo.  19 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  grateful  song ; 
And  with  united  hearts  proclaim 
That  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus  came. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4  Where  He  displays  His  healing  pow'r, 
The  sting  of  death  is  known  no  more  : 
In  Him  the  sons  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

91 


99,  100  THE   CHURCH. 


99 


The  city  of  God.  8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.— 8  No.  2a 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode  : 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
"With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Xever  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day ; 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 


100 


The  church  revived.  8.7.8.7.4.7.-6  No.  34 

ON  the  mountain  top  appearing, 
Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands ; 
92 


TIIE    CHURCH.  101 

"Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands  : 
Mourning  captive, 

God  himself  will  loose  thy  hands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful, 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved": 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee  ! 

He  Himself  appears  thy  friend  : 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee  ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end. 

Great  deliv'ranee 
Zion's  Kins:  vouchsafes  to  send. 


101r, 


'nion  of  saints  on  earth  and  in  heaven.   C.  M. — 4  Xo.  3 

THE  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 
But  one  communion  make  ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord,  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  His  grace  partake. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  church  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  commands  we  bow ; 

93 


102  THE   CHUECH. 

Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Lo  !  thousands  to  their  endless  home 

Are  swiftly  borne  away ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  launch  as  they. 

5  Lord  Jesus  !  be  our  constant  guide  ! 

Then,  vrhen  the  word  is  giv'n, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heav'n. 

1  UZ  Safety  of  the  church.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  the  church  His  own  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 


2  In  Zion  G-od  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress  : 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

3  When  kings  against  her  joined, 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eves  have  often  seen, 
94 


THE  CHURCH.  103 

How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  His  owu  sheep  have  been. 

5  In  ev'ry  new  distress 

We'  11  to  His  house  repair  ; 
We'  11  call  to  mind  His  wondrous  grace 
And  seek  deliv 'ranee  there. 

103  Prayer  for  Zion.  L.  M— 4  Xo.  12 

FORSAKE  us  not— Oh,  Lord  !  be  near 
Thy  Church,  when  low'ring  clouds  appear; 
That  heav'nly  light,  Thy  word  divine, 
Continue  in  our  midst  to  shine. 

2  While  sin  and  death  around  we  see, 
Oh  !  grant  that  we  may  constant  be  ; 
And  pure  retain,  till  life  is  spent, 
Thy  precious  word  and  sacrament. 

3  Dear  Saviour  !  help — Thy  church  uphold  ; 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold — 
Indue  Thy  word  with  pow'r  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  ev'ry  place. 

4  Yes — leave  us  but  Thy  word,  we  pray  ; 
The  fatal  wiles  of  Satan  stay — ■ 

Oh  !  smile  upon  Thy  church — give  grace, 
And  courage,  patience,  love  and  peace. 

5  Oh  God  !  how  sin's  dread  works  abound ; 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found ; 

96 


i 


104  THE    CHURCH 

And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 

6  And  ever  is  there  some  thing  new 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrines  true, 
Lord  Jesus  !  as  Thou  still  dost  reign, 
Those  vain  presumptuous  minds  restrain. 

7  And  as  the  cause  and  glory,  Lord — 
Are  Thine,  not  ours — do  Thou  afford 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy, 
And  keep  us  ever  true  to  Thee. 

8  Thy  word  shall  fortify  us  hence, 
It  is  Thy  Church's  sure  defense ; 
Oh  !  let  us  in  its  pow'r  confide, 
That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

9  Here  on  Thy  word  in  faith  we  lean, 
There  Thou  shalt  be  forever  seen ; 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Receive  us  Lord,  in  glory  there. 


104 


Jerusalem.  8s  &  6s.— 8  No.  3. 

THY  glory's  fled,  Jerusalem, 
Thine  altars  overthrown ; 
And  none  is  left  of  David's  line 

To  sit  on  Judah's  throne. 
And  Judah's  sceptre  now  has  giv'n 

Place  to  a  stranger's  rod ; 
And  strangers  enter  by  the  gate, 

Where  Judah's  princes  trod. 
96 


TIIE     CHURCH. 

2  And  bowed  beneath  thy  faded  palm 

Thy  daughters  Bit  and  mourn ; 

Their  crown  is  falln.  their  beauty  gone, 
And  night  their  brightest  morn. 

c  ^  o 

And  Judah's  sons  have  wandered  forth 

Afar,  to  exile  driv'n ; 
Outcast  from  their  once  favored  land, 

By  righteous  curse  of  heav'n. 

3  The  hills  in  all  their  fastness  stand 

Around  Jerusalem ; 
And  still  adown  its  rocky  bed 

Flows  Kidron's  rapid  stream ; 
And  still  is  seen  the  branch  of  peace 

On  ancient  Olivet ; 
And  Hermoivs  hill  and  Zion's  mount 

In  heaven's  own  dews  are  wet. 

4  But  not  on  Judah's  sons  descends 

The  dew  of  heaven's  grace  ; 
Nor  peace  nor  joy  is  longer  giv'n 

To  their  rejected  race. 
Her  Sabbaths  long  their  land  enjoys, 

By  them  unhallowed  \ 
And  vainly  on  the  barren  ground 

The  kindliest  dews  are  shed, 

5  Till  God  with  Sharon's  choicest  rose 

Shall  bid  the  desert  spring, 
And  standing  thick  with  golden  grain, 

The  vales  shall  laugh  and  sing : 
7  97 


w 


THE   CHURCH. 


And  Judah's  sons  shall  join  the  song 
That  hails  with  glad  accord, 

Their  peace,  their  glory  and  their  joy, 
Christ,  their  anointed  Lord. 


105 


Lord  I  save  Thy  Church!  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

THINE  honor  rescue;  righteous  Lord  ! 
Hear  Zion's  sighs  and  help  afford ; 
Destroy  the  wiles  of  potent  foes, 
Who  still  Thy  word  and  truth  oppose. 


2  Their  craft  and  vaunting  pomp  are  great, 
High  beat  their  hearts,  with  pow'r  elate ; 
Our  dearest  hopes  they  but  deride, 

And  deem  us  nothing  in  their  pride. 

3  Forgive,  0  Lord  !  our  sins  forgive, 
Show  us  Thy  face  and  let  us  live : 
Convince  Thy  foes  throughout  the  land 
That  godless  counsels  shall  not  stand. 

4  Preserve  Thy  little  flock  in  peace, 
Nor  let  Thy  boundless  mercy  cease  : 
Let  it  to  all  the  world  appear 

Thy  holy  Church  indeed  is  here. 

5  That  Thou  art  with  us,  loud  proclaim 
Who  put'st  each  enemy  to  shame, 
Dost  all  their  haughtiness  suppress 
And  help  Thine  own  in  their  distress. 
98 


tublic  woRsnir  and  lord's  dat.       106,  107 


06 


God,  the  Refuge  of  His  People.   S.S.7.8.S.7.— 6  Xo.  7. 

THOU  little  flock,  be  not  afraid, 
Though  foes  against  thee  stand  arrayed 
And  ready  to  destroy  thee, 
Although  thy  ruin  they  prepare. 
And  fill  thee  oft  with  anxious  care  : 
They  shall  not  long  annoy  thee. 

2  Thy  cause  is  God's ;  this  comfort  thee, 
And  His.  not  thine,  the  vengeance  be  ; 

Let  Him  perform  His  pleasure  ; 
The  needful  help  thou  shalt  obtain, 
Thee  and  His  word  He  will  sustain 

Through  Christ,  His  own  dear  Treasure. 

3  As  God  is  God,  and  true  His  word 
Fierce  Satan  and  his  hellish  herd, 

The  world  and  all  their  powers, 
Shall  reap  but  shame  beneath  His  rod : 
God  is  with  us,  and  we  with  God  : 

The  vict'ry  must  be  ours. 


II.    PUBLIC    WORSHIP    AND    LORD  8    DAY. 


07 


Prayer  for  the  divine  presence.       L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

TUIIEBE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
T  T     Obedient  to  their  sov'reign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  His  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray'r  and  praise ; 


108  PUBLIC   WORSHIP  AND   LORD'S  DAT. 

2  "  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  be, 
Amid  this  little  company ; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 

And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  Thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  Thy  faithful  word  : 

Now  send  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  love. 

X  U  O  For  public  worship,  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 


o 


For  here  we  trust  Thou  art ! 
Send  down  a  coal  of  heav'nly  fire 
To  warm  each  waiting  heart. 

2  Show  us  some  tokens  of  Thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  Thy  blessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  May  we  in  faith  receive  Thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 

Unbosom  all  our  cares. 
100 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP  AND   LORD1!   DAY.        109,  110 

6  And  may  the  go*  il  sound, 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  sinners  all  around 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

109  Before  sermon.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

THY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  word ; 
Thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

'1  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above  : 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  : 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
"With  sov'reign  pow'r  and  energy ; 
And  may  we.  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  Thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  Thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  pow'r  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

L  J_  U  Humlle  request.  7.7.7.7. — i  So.  17. 

LORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
0  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 

k    Shall  we  seek  Thee.  Lord,  in  vain? 
■ 


Ill  PUBLIC  WORSHIP  AND   LORD'S  DAY 

2  In  Thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  Thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  we  cannot  let  Thee  go 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  Thy  word 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 


Ill 


For  a  right  reception  of  God's  word.   C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  Thy  word  is  cast 
jlX.  Like  seed  upon  the  ground  ; 
0  let  the  dew  of  heav'n  descend, 
And  shed  its  influence  round. 


2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 
This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
May  it  take  root  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  grow  in  faith  and  love  1 

102 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP    AND    LORD'S    DAT.  112 

3  Let  not  this  life's  deceitful  cares, 

Nor  worldly  wealth  and 
Nor  scorching  beam,  nor  stormy  blast 
The  rising  plant  destroy. 

4  Where'er  the  word  of  life  is  sown, 

A  large  increase  bestow, 
That  all  who  hear  Thy  message,  Lord, 
Its  saving  pow'r  may  know. 


112 


Dismission.  8.7.8.7.4.7.-6  No.  34. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing — 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

0  refresh  us  ! 
TraVline  through  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 
May  Thy  presence 

With  us  evermore  be  found. 

So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wines  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day  ! 

103 


113,  114,  115      PUBLIC   WORSHIP  AND   LORD'S  DAT. 

llO     The  peace  of  God  shall  keep,  frc.     L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

THE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 
And  by  His  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 

Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 

The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here  ! 

114:  Dismission.  S.  M.— 4  No.  1? 

ONCE  more,  before  we  part, 
Great  God,  attend  our  pray'r, 
And  seal  the  gospel  on  the  heart 
Of  all  assembled  here. 

2  And  if  we  meet  no  more 
On  Zion's  holy  ground, 
0  may  we  reach  that  blissful  shore 
Where  all  Thy  saints  are  bound. 

At  parting.  8.7.8.7.-4  No.  16. 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
104 


115 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP   AND    LORD'S    DAY.       11G,  117 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

116  7.7.7.7.-4X0.  17. 

THAXKS  for  mercies  past  receive ; 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 

2  Bless  Thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 

Grant  us,  Lord,  Thy  peace  and  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  course  is  run, 
Take  us  to  Thy  house  above. 


117 


Sunday  morning.  C.  M. — 4  Xo.  3. 

AGAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
Awakes  the  kindling  ray ; 
Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  0  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapped 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom  1 
0  what  a  sun  that  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung : 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  praise  on  ev'ry  tongue. 

105 


118,  119     PUBLIC    WORSHIP  AND   LORD'S  DAT. 

4  Ten  thousand,  thousand  lips  shall  join 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

JL  JL  O  The  Lord's  day  welcomed.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest 
T  t     That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  Himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  His  saints  to-day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  Him  here 

And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amid  the  place 

Where  Christ,  my  Lord,  has  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  Lord,  grant  my  soul  to  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  called  to  rise  and  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

1  1 1)  The  Christian  and  the  Lord's  Day.  L.  M .— 4  No.  12. 

THOU  source  of  heav'nly  peace  and  light, 
I  hail  Thy  hallowed  day  of  rest ; 
It  is  my  weary  soul's  delight, 

The  solace  of  my  care-worn  breast. 
106 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP    AND    LORD'S    DAY.  120 

2  It?  dewy  mon  ring  noon. 

Its  trar.  juil  eve,  its  solemn  night, 

Pass  sweetly  ;  l>ut  they  pass  too  soon. 
And  leave  me  saddened  at  their  flight. 

3  Yet,  sweetly  as  they  glide  along. 

And  hallowed  though  the  calm  they  yield, 
Transporting  though  their  rapt'rous  song, 
And  heav'nly  visions  seem  revealed. 

4  My  soul  is  desolate  and  drear, 

My  silent  harp  untuned  remains, 
Unless,  my  Saviour.  Thou  art  near, 

To  heal  my  wounds,  and  soothe  my  pains. 

5  0  Jesus,  ever  let  me  hail 

Thy  presence  with  Thy  day  of  rest ; 
Then  will  Thy  servant  never  fail 
To  deem  Thy  day  most  richly  blest 

1  *L  0  Lord's  day  evening.  C.  K. — 4  No.  3 

HOW  oft  the  day  of  God  returns. 
To  shed  its  quick'ning  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 

How  languid  are  its  flames. 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love ; 
Our  frailties.  Lord,  forgive  : 
TTe  would  be  like  Thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  Thee  while  we  live. 

107 


121  PASTORAL. 

3  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
Thy  worship  ne'er  shall  end ; 

4  "Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heav'nly  air, 

With  heav'nly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 


III.    PASTORAL. 


121 


Ordination  Hymn.  7s. — 8  No.  26. 

FATHER  !  Thy  rich  spirit  shed 
On  this  youthful  suppliant's  head ; 
Soothe  his  self-distcusting  tears, 
Temper  his  abounding  fears  ; 
Guide  his  vast  and  high  desire, 
Touch  his  lips  with  coals  of  fire ; 
Pour  Thy  truth  upon  his  soul, 
O'er  the  thirsting  Church  to  roll. 

;  In  Thy  vineyard  called  to  toil, 

Wisely  may  he  search  the  soil : 

Sinners  may  he  love  and  win, 

While  he  hates  and  brands  the  sin. 

Give  him  boldness  for  the  right, 

Give  him  meekness  in  the  fight, 

Teach  him  zeal  and  care  to  blend, 

Give  him  patience  to  the  end. 
108 


PASTORAL.  101 

3  Seal,  this  day,  the  vows  that  hold 
Flock  and  shepherd  in  one  fold. 
May  he  Jesus'  mandates  keep. 

"  Feed  my  lambs  "  and  "feed  my  sheep  !  " 
Bless  his  home  ;  his  watch-tow'r  bless; 
Lead  him  with  Thy  gentleness, 
In  the  path  once  taught  and  trod, 
By  th'  enduring  Son  of  God. 

4  Grant  him,  in  his  charge  to  find 
List'ning  ear  and  fervent  mind, 
Helpful  counsels,  deep'ning  peace, 
Earnest  life,  and  glad  increase, 
May  they,  by  each  other  led, 
Grow  to  one  in  Christ  their  head, 
And,  at  last,  together  be 

Ripe  for  Heav'n  and  meet  for  Thee  ! 

i  —  ^  Prayer  for  ministers.  L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  bow  Thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r ; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  Thee — 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge. 
Do  Thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge ; 
Their  best  endowments  are  our  gain, 

We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  Thine  : 

109 


123  PASTORAL. 

To  them  Thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  Thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain- 
Souls  well  rewarding  all  their  pain 

0  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  Thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  Thy  new-creating  pow'r* 

JljuO  The  ministers  strength,  office,  reward.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

OPOUR  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high  ! 
Lord,  Thine  appointed  servants  bless ; 
Thy  promised  pow'r  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  on  their  heart, 

And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love. 

3  To  watch,  and  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  their  guard  to  keep ; 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 

Protect  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

4  And,  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 

Let  them  in  hope  their  charge  resign ; 
110 


CONGREGATIONAL.  124,  125 

Before  the  throne  with  joy  appear, 
And  there  with  endless  glory  shine. 

1  J.  4:        The  church  blest  in  her  officers.      L.  M— 4  Xo.  12. 

LORD,  cause  Thy  face  on  us  to  shine ; 
Give  us  Thy  peace,  and  seal  us  Thine* 
Teach  us  to  prize  the  means  of  grace, 
And  love  Thine  earthly  dwelling-place. 

2  One  is  our  faith,  and  one  our  Lord  ; 
One  body,  spirit,  hope,  reward  : 
May  we  in  one  communion  be, 

One  with  each  other,  one  with  Thee  ! 

3  Bless  all  whose  voice  salvation  brings, 
Who  minister  in  holy  things ; 

Our  pastors,  elders,  deacons,  bless; 
Clothe  them  with  zeal  and  righteousness  : 

4  Let  many  in  the  judgment  day, 
Turned  from  the  error  of  their  way, 

Their  hope,  their  joy,  their  crown,  appear  : — 
Save  those  who  preach,  and  those  who  hear. 


IV.    CONGREGATIONAL. 

1^-0         At  a  choice  of  church  qfzcers.         L.  If. — 4  Xo.  12, 

OZIOXS  King,  we  suppliant  bow. 
And  hail  the  grace  Thy  church  enjoys; 
Her  holy  officers  are  Thine, 

With  all  the  gifts  Thy  love  emplovs. 

Ill 


126  CONGREGATIONAL. 

2  Up  to  Thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 

For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice, 
Of  such  whose  gen'rous,  prudent  zeal 
Shall  make  Thy  favored  ways  rejoice. 

3  When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 

3Iay  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crowned ; 
While  patience,  sympathy  and  joy 

Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound. 

4  By  purest  love  to  Christ  and  truth, 

0  may  they  win  a  high  degree 
Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 

And  meet  the  smile  of  Thine  and  Thee. 


5  And  when  the  work  to  them  assigned, 
The  work  of.  love,  is  fully  done, 
Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  Thy  glorious  throne. 

lZu  A  blessing  implored.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12 

HERE,  in  Thy  name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee; 
0  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  keep  it  from  all  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  Thou  in  heav  n,  Thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  Thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive. 
112 


CONG  KEG  ATIONAL.  1*27 

3  Hero,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  pow'i  of  His  groat  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song. 

Hosanna  to  their  heav  nly  King. 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong; 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sin  2:. 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide  a  constant  o-uest  ? 

Will  here  our  great  Redeemer  reign, 

And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest '.' 

6  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  ev'ry  heart ; 
In  ev'ry  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 


197 

JL  _  4  On  laying  the  corner-stone  of  a  church.  L.M. — 4  Xo.  19. 

YV^ITH  humble  faith  and  fervent  zeal, 
M     We  would  address  Thy  throne,  0  God; 
0  may  our  breathings  reach  Thy  hill, 
The  city  of  Thy  blest  abode. 


9 


Oft  hast  Thou,  Lord,  been  pleased  to  bow 
Thine  ear,  and  listen  to  our  cry  ; 

Encouraged  thus,  we  now  presume, 
0  let  us  feel  Thy  presence  nigh. 
8  113 


128  CONGREGATIONAL. 

3  We  come  not,  Lord,  to  plead  for  wealth. 

Nor  ask  this  world's  vain,  empty  fame  : 
But  this  we  ask,  (deny  it  not.) 
"To  build  a  house  to  Thy  great  name." 

4  We  trust  Thy  pow'r,  and  not  our  own. 

The  superstructure  here  to  raise ; 
May  love  divine  our  efforts  crown, 

And  Thy  blest  name  have  all  the  praise. 

5  And  while  we  're  privileged  to  rear 

A  place  in  which  t'  approach  Thy  throne. 
0  may  we  know  our  souls  are  built 
On  Christ  the  true  foundation-stone. 

JL  Ld  O  The  Spirit's  presence  desired.         C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

SPIRIT  divine,  attend  our  pray'r. 
And  make  this  house  Thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  pow'r ; 
0  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 

2  Come  as  the  light — to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe, 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life. 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  an  off'ring  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

114 


CONGREGATIONAL.  129 

Come,  as  a  dove,  and  spread  Thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love, 
And  let  the  church  on  earth  become 

Blest  as  the  church  above. 


jLbdv        On  opening  a  place  of  worship.       C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

DEAR  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  here 
Thy  presence  now  display \ 
As  Thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  for  pray'r, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 


o 


Show  us  some  token  of  Thy  love. 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  Thy  blessings  from  above. 

That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow  ! 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  Thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

115 


130  CONGREGATIONAL. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

X  O  U  The  divine  blessing  solicited.  C.  M.— <1  No.  3. 

^0  Thee  this  temple  we  devote, 


T 


Our  Father  and  our  God ; 
Accept  it  Thine,  and  seal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  pray'r  of  faith  ascend, 
The  voice  of  praise  arise  ; 
0  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

8  Here  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt, 
And  weep  before  his  Lord  ; 
Here,  pardoned,  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  here  His  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear, 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God, 
Convinced  it  is  a  Father  smites, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls  ; 

Prosperity  be  here ; 
Still  smile  upon  Thy  people,  Lord, 

And  evermore  be  near. 
116 


CONFIRMATION.  131 

T.     CONFIRMATION. 

J_  O  X     First  communion,  or  confirmation.    L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

LORD,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine, 
Waa  bought  and  saved  by  blood  divine ; 
With  full  consent  Thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  Thy  sov'reign  right  to  me. 

2  Here,  Lord,  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all, 
I  yield  to  Thee  beyond  recall ; 
Accept  Thine  own,  so  long  withheld — 
Accept  what  I  so  freely  yield  ! 

3  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

4  Thine  would  I  live — Thine  would  I  die — 
Be  Thine  through  all  eternity ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
Xow  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

5  Be  Thou  the  witness  of  my  vow — 
Angels  and  men  attest  it  too, 
That  to  Thy  board  I  now  repair, 
And  seal  the  sacred  contract  there. 

6  Here  at  Thy  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God, 
Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  Thee  my  all. 

117 


132,  133  CONFIRMATION, 

7  Do  Thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 
The  great  engagement  to  perform ; 
Thy  grace  assistance  can  extend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  will  depend. 

lOZ        On  admission  of  new  members.       L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

WELCOME,  thou  well  beloved  of  God, 
Thou  heir  of  grace,  redeemed  by  blood  ■ 
Welcome  with  us  thy  hand  to  join 
As  partner  of  our  lot  divine. 

2  With  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace  : 
We're  trav'ling  to  a  blissful  place  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  Who  knows  the  way, 
Conduct  thee  on  from  day  to  clay. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross  and  patient  bear. 
It  shall  be  light  and  easy  here  : 
Soon  shalt  thou  sit  with  Jesus  clown, 
And  wear  an  everlastino;  crown. 

JLOO  Uniting  with  the  Church.  C  M.— 4  No.  3. 

"V^E  men  and  angels,  witness  now, 
1    Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  may  not  break, — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Xor  from  His  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

118 


134 

3  We  tru«t  not  our  unaided  strength, 

But  on  His  grace  rely  ; 
May  He,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  help  supply. 

4  0  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  Thy  w- 

while  we  turn  our  vows  to  pray'rs, 
Turn  Thou  our  pray 'is  to  ptai 


IU 


o 


The  I  —  I  Xo.  17 

PEOPLE  of  the  living  God* 
I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

«  and  comfort  no  where  found. 

Turns  a  fugitive  on] 
hren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
i  me  into  i 


roely  I  no  longer  roan, 

Like  the  cloud,  tfa  a  wave  ; 

Whore  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mil  m  adore  ; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 
Ev'rv  idol  I  rea 

tl9 


135  MISSIONARY. 


Tell  me  not  of  gain  and  loss, 

Ease,  enjoyment,  pomp  and  pow'r; 

Welcome,  poverty  and  cross, 

Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  pow'r. 

''Follow  me  !"  I  know  Thy  voice; 

Jesus,  Lord,  Thy  steps  I  see : 
Now  I  take  Thy  yoke  by  choice, 

Light's  Thy  burden  now  to  me. 


135 


VI.    MISSIONARY. 

Obligation  to  spread  the  gospel        7,  6. — S  Xo.  6. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle — 
Though  ev'ry  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? — 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 
120 


MISSIONARY.  136 


Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we  to  man  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  'I 
Salvation  ! — oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

Waft — waft,  ye  winds,  His  story ; 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

Returns  in  bliss  to  reign. 


136 


Universal  extension  of  Christ's  kingdom. 
S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

OLORD,  our  God,  arise, 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain, 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 


Thou  Prince  of  life,  arise, 

Nor  let  Thy  glory  cease ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  grace, 

And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

121 


137  MISSIONARY. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit,  rise, 

Expand  Thy  heav'nly  wing, 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  0  all  ye  nations,  rise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing  j 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heav'n, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 

_L  O  (  Prayer  for  ZiorCs  increase.         L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

iRM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ! 
Put  on  Thy  strength  —  the  nations  shake: 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah  !  —  God  alone  !  " 
Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt — 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ! 
But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 

The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 

4  Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come  ; 

0  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home ; 
And  let  our  wond'ring  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Christ's  one  fold  ! 
122 


V.    3  ?  *  t  i  fc  a  I  %  . 


I,      ADVENT 


LOO  The  advent  of  the  Saviour.  C  M.— 4  No.  3. 

HARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  conies, 
The  Saviour  promised  long ! 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire  : 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray ; 
And  on  the  eyes,  oppressed  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

123 


139  ADVENT. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace, 

T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 


1  O  9       "Art  Thou  He  that  should  come  ?  "      7s.— 4  No.  17 
[~S  this  Jesus,  then,  the  Lord, 

Promised  since  the  world  began? 
Ask  the  blind  to  sight  restored, 
Ask  the  lame  who  leaped  and  ran ; 


r 


2  Ask  the  once  loathed  leper  clean, 

Ask  the  dead  to  life  restored  : 
They  will  tell  thee  Christ  hath  been, — 
Christ  will  ever  be — the  Lord. 

3  Say  thou,  poor  man,  hath  not  He, 

As  the  Prophet  spake  of  old, 

Preached  His  Gospel  unto  thee  ? — 

Is  not  this  the  Christ  foretold  ? 

4  Come  unto  Him,  all  ye  meek, 

Shun  not  of  His  cross  the  shame  : 
Blest  all  they  His  love  who  seek, 

Bearing  witness  to  His  name. 
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ADVENT.  140,  141 

1 4:  U        Christ  the  Messenger  of  mercy,       S-  M.— 4  Xo.  13. 

I)  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
I   To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  cho.se, 
And  bade  Him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  His  brow ; 
Xo  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  tilled  the  throne, 

Xo  wrath  stood  frowning  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardon  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  His  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

J.  t:  X  Christ  comes  to  destroy  sin.  C.  M—  4  Xo.  3 

JOY  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  has  come  ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  : 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heav'n  and  nature  sing. 

125 


142  ADVENT. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

J.  4:^      Blessings  of  Christ's  kingdom.      7s  &  6s.— 8  No. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free. 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
126 


113 


Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying.. 
Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth ; 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

For  Him  shall  pray'r  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend, 
His  kingdom  still  increasing — 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  : 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  love. 


143 


Behold !  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee.'1— Matth.  21, 1—9. 
7s  &  6s.— S  N6.  6. 

LORD,  how  shall  I  be  meeting, 
And  how  shall  I  embrace 
Thee,  earth's  desire,  when  greeting 

My  soul's  adorning  grace. 
0  Jesus,  Jesus,  holding 

Thyself,  the  flame,  in  sight, 
Show  how,  Thy  beam  beholding, 
I  may  my  God  delight. 

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143  ADVENT. 

2  Fresh  palms  Thy  Zion  streweth, 

And  branches  ever  green, 
And  psalms  my  voice  reneweth 

To  raise  my  joy  serene. 
Such  budding  tribute  paying, 

My  heart  shall  hymn  Thy  praise, 
Thy  holy  name  obeying 

With  chief  est  of  my  lays. 

3  What  hast  Thou  left  ungranted, 

To  give  me  glad  relief? 
When  soul  and  body  panted 

In  utmost  depths  of  grief, 
In  hour  of  degradation 

Thy  peace  and  pity  smiled, 
Then  Thou,  my  soul's  salvation, 

Didst  happy  make  Thy  child. 

4  Nought,  nought  did  send  Thee  speeding 

From  mansions  of  the  skies 
But  love,  all  love  exceeding, 

Love,  able  to  comprise 
A  world,  in  pangs  despairing, 

Weighed  down  with  thousand  woes, 
That  tongue  would  fail  declaring ; 

But  love  doth  fast  enclose. 

5  Grave  on  your  heart  this  writing, 

0  band  of  mourners  poor  ! 
With  pains  and  sorrows  fighting, 

That  throng  vou  more  and  more ; 
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ADVENT.  144 


Dismiss  the  fear  that  sickens, 

For  lo !  beside  you  see 
Him,  who  your  heart  now  quickens 

And  comforts  ;  here  is  He  ! 

Nor  need  ye  tremble  over 

The  guilt  that  gives  distress ; 
No  !  Jesus  all  will  cover 

With  grace  and  righteousness. 
He  comes,  He  comes,  procuring 

The  peace  of  sin  forgiv'n, 
To  all  God's  sons  securing 

Their  part  and  lot  in  heav'n. 

He  comes  to  judge  the  nations, 

Wroth,  if  they  guilty  prove, 
With  sweet  illuminations 

To  those  who  seek  His  love. 
Come,  come,  0  Son  eternal ! 

And  all  our  souls  convey 
To  endless  bliss  supernal 

In  yonder  court  of  day  ! 


144 


Triumphs  of  the  gospel.  7s. — 8  No.  26. 

WATCHMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
T 1     What  its  signs  of  promise  are  ! 
Trav'ler  !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  the  glory-beaming  star  ! 
Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Trav'ler  !  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 
9  129 


145  NATIVITY. 

2  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night : 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends  ! 
Trav'ler  !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends  ! 
Watchman  !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Trav'ler  !  ages  are  its  own  ; 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth  ! 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn ; 
Trav'ler  !  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn  ! 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wand 'ring  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home ; 
Trav'ler,  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 


II.    NATIVITY. 


145 


The  Angel's  message  to  the  shepherds.   C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

ON  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  kept 
Watch  o'er  their  flocks  by  night, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared, 
Clad  in  celestial  light. 

Awe-struck  the  vision  they  regard, 

Appalled  with  trembling  fear ; 
When  thus  a  cherub-voice  divine 

Breathed  sweetly  on  their  ear : 
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NATIVITY.  146 

3  "Shepherds  of  Judah  !  cease  your  fears, 

And  calm  your  troubled  mind; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

4  This  day  almighty  love  fulfills 

Its  great  eternal  word  ; 
This  day  is  born  in  Bethlehem 
A  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord. 

5  There  shall  you  find  the  heav'nly  babe 

In  humblest  weeds  arrayed ; 
All  meanly  wrapped  £1  swaddling  clothes 
And  in  a  manger  laid.'*' 

6  He  ceased,  and  sudden  all  around 

Appeared  a  radiant  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
They  sang  their  choral  song : 

7  "Glory  to  God,  from  whom  on  high 

All-gracious  mercies  flow  ! 
Who  sends  His  heav'n-descended  peace 
To  dwell  with  man  below. " 


1 4  U  The  birth  of  Christ  joy  to  the  world.  Os  &  4s.— 8  Xo.  14. 

[ARK  !  what  celestial  notes, 
What  melody  we  hear ! 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats, 
And  fills  the  ravished  ear. 

131 


H 


146  NATIVITY. 

The  tuneful  shell, 
The  golden  lyre 
And  vocal  choir 

The  concert  swell. 

2  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend, 

With  harmony  divine ; 
See  how  from  heav'n  they  bend, 
And  in  full  chorus  join. 

Fear  not,  say  they  : 
Great  joy  we  bring : 
Jesus,  your  King, 

Is  born  to-day. 

3  He  comes,  from  error's  night 

Your  wand'ring  feet  to  save ; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  light 
He  lifts  you  from  the  grave. 

This  glorious  morn, 
(Let  all  attend !) 
Your  matchless  friend, 
Your  Saviour 's  born. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals,  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 

For  peace  on  earth, 
From  God  in  heav'n, 
To  man  is  giv'n, 
At  Jesus'  birth. 
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A' 


NATIVITY.  J4T 

±4:  f         Good  tidings  of  great  joy.        8.7.8.7.4.7.— 6  Xo.  34. 
NGELS !  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye.  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

Shepherds  !  in  the  fields  abiding, 
Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 

God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  heav'nly  light. 
Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

Sages  !  leave  your  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar  : 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

Saints  !  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

133 


148,  149  NATIVITY. 

JLtlO        Praise  for  the  incarnation.        lis  &  10s. — 4  No.  8. 

HITHER,  ye  faithful,  haste  with  songs  of  tri- 
umph, 
To  Bethl'hem  go,  the  Lord  of  life  to  meet; 
To  you  this  day  is  born  a  Prince  and  Saviour ; 
0  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  His  feet. 

2  0  Jesus,  for  such  wondrous  condescension, 

Our  praise  and  rev'rence  are  an  ofT'ring  meet; 
Now  is  the  Word  made  flesh,  and  dwells  among  us; 
0  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  His  feet. 

3  Praise  His  almighty  name,  ye  choirs  of  angels, 

Let  the  celestial  courts  His  praise  repeat : 
Unto  our  God  be  glory  in  the  highest ; 
0  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  His  feet. 


149 


Joy  at  the  birth  of  the  Saviour. — St.  Luke,  ii.  10  &  11 
6s  &  5s.— 8  No.  34. 

LO,  the  clay  is  springing 
In  the  eastern  sky  : 
Hark  !  the  lark  is  singing 
As  he  mounts  on  high. 
Shake  off  sleep's  dull  fetters, 

Let  tlry  anthems  rise, 

On  this  gladsome  morning 

Joyous  to  the  skies. 

2  Rouse  thee,  slumb'ring  mortal — 
On  this  happy  morn, 
Thy  Divine  Redeemer 
Jesus  Christ  was  born. 
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NATIVITY.  150 


Heaven's  day-spring  rises 
O'er  the  darkened  earth;    „ 

Heaven's  choir  rejoices 
O'er  the  Saviour's  birth. 

3  List  their  gladsome  voices, 

As  they  chant  the  strain, — 
"Glory  in  the  highest 

Peace  to  sinful  men;  " 
Sin's  dark  reign  is  over, 

Satan  overthrown, 
Heaven's  portals  opened, 

Heav'n  is  now  our  own. 

4  Mortals  sing  Hosannas 

To  the  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
"Write  upon  your  banners 

''Christ  our  Righteousness." 
Heav'n  with  earth  rejoices 

On  this  happy  day  ; 
Men  and  angel  voices, 

Their  glad  tribute  pay. 


150 


Hosanna  to  Christ.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

HOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line, 
His  natures  two.  His  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine. 


2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 
And  offspring  is  the  same ; 


135 


151  NATIVITY. 

Eternity  and  time  are  joined 
In  om;  Iinmanuel's  name. 

3  Blest  He  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heav'n  ; 
Hosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  giv'n. 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

"Hosauna"  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

J.  0  -L  Glory  and  goodness  in  Christ's  mission.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

HIGH  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes 
And  join  th'  angelic  throng ; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known, 
T'  awake  a  cheerful  song. 

2  Good  will  to  guilty  men  is  shown, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n ; 
For  lo  !  th'  incarnate  Saviom*  comes, 
A  messenger  from  heav'n. 

3  Justice  and  grace,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn  : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  join, 
Now  such  a  child  is  born. 

4  Glory  to  God.  in  highest  strains, 

In  highest  worlds  be  paid  ! 
His  glory  by  our  lips  proclaimed, 
And  by  our  lives  displayed  ! 
136 


JfEW-YEAR.  152,  153 

III.    NEW- YEAR. 
JLO^J  A  hymn  for  New  Year.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

GREAT  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand  ; 
The  op'ning  year  Thy  mercy  shows — 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  His  ince.-sant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

"We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  chan^ino;  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


153 


For  New  Year's  Day.  7s.— 8  No.  26. 

TT^HILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

t  T     Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Xever  more  to  meet  us  here  ; 

137 


154  EPIPHANY. 

Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below; 

We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view : 
Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


IV.    EPIPHANY. 


154 


Prawe  to  the  Saviour.  11.10.11.10.— 4  No.  22. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid ! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid  ! 
138 


PASSION.  155 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all ! 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  ofT'rings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure  : 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning: ! 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid  ! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid  ! 


155 


V.    PASSIOX. 
The  passion  of  Christ.  L.  M.— 4  Xo.  12. 

COME,  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  He  expired  in  shame  and  blood, 
Like  one  forsaken  of  His  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  Him  thus  forlorn, 

And  shook  their  heads,  and  laughed  in  scorn ; 
"He  rescued  others  from  the  grave. 
Now  let  Him  try  Himself  to  save." 

139 


156  PASSION. 

3  0  hardened  people  !  cruel  priests ! 
How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts ! 
Like  lions  ready  to  devour, 
When  God  had  left  Him  in  their  pow'r ! 

4  They  wound  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  His  garments  they  divide, 
And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  He  died. 

5  But  gracious  God  !  Thy  pow'r  and  love 
Have  made  His  death  a  blessing  prove  : 
Though  once  upon  the  cross  He  bled, 
Immortal  honors  crown  His  head. 

6  Through  Christ  the  Son  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ! 

The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  His  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 

lOU  The  love  of  a  dying  Saviour.         C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  Him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  ! 

3  Hark,  how  He  groans !  while  nature  shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
And  solid  marbles  rend. 
140 


157 


'Tis  done  !  the  precious  ransom's  paid. 

* 'Receive  my  soul !  "  He  cries  : 
See  where  He  bows  His  Baored  head! 

He  bows  His  head  and  dies  ! 

But  soon  He'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine  ; 
0  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ! 


157 


"Stricken,  smitten  of  God,  and  afflicted" 
8.7.8.7  8.7.8.7.-8  Xo.  28. 
UHTRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted," 

U  See  Him  dying  on  the  tree  ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 

Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He  !   'tis  He  ! 
'Tis  the  long  expected  prophet, 

David's  son,  yet  David's  Lord  ; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it : 
'Tis  a  true  and  faithful  word. 

Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  Him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  His  ? 
Friends  through  fear  His  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  His  distress  : 
Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him, 

None  would  interpose  to  save  ; 
But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 

Was  the  stroke  that  justice  gave. 

141 


158  PASSION. 

3  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great ; 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  sacrifice  appointed  ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load ; 
?Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

4  Here  we  have  a  finn  foundation ; 

Here's  the  refuge  of  the  lost: 
Christ's  the  rock  of  our  salvation  : 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast : 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded  ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  Him  their  hope  have  built. 


158 


Christ  our  substitute.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

WT1WAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 
X    Thy  Son  sustained  that  heavy  load  ' 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace, 
And  shame  defiled  His  sacred  face. 


2  The  Jews.  His  brethren  and  His  kin, 
Abused  Him  when  He  checked  their  sin ; 
While  He  fulfilled  Thy  holy  laws, 

They  hated  Him  without  a  cause. 

3  Zeal  for  the  temple  of  His  God 

'  Consumed  His  life,  exposed  His  blood; 
142 


159 


Reproaches  at  Thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  mourned  them  as  His  own. 

-i  His  friends  forsook,  His  follVers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  His  head  : 
They  nail  Him  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 
There  hung  my  Lord,  who  died  for  me. 

5  But  God  His  Father  heard  His  cry ; 
Raised  from  the  dead,  He  reigns  on  high; 
The  nations  learn  His  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  His  srrace. 


159 


Sorrow  for  the  sufferings  of  the  Saviour.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
J\.  And  did  my  SovVeign  die  1 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 


2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  S 

Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 

And  love  beyond  degree  ! 


3  "Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut   his  glories  iu, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

143 


160  PASSION. 


5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


160 


Love  of  Christ  to  men.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 


BEHOLD  th'  amazing  sight, 
The  Saviour  lifted  high  ! 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony ! 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 
Why  did  He  feel  that  piercfng  smart, 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  love  of  us  He  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died ; 
'Twas  love  that  bowed  His  fainting  head, 
And  op'd  His  gushing  side. 

4  In  sympathy  of  love 

Let  all  the  earth  combine  : 
And,  drawn  by  cords  so  gentle,  prove 
The  energy  divine. 

5  In  Him  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  His  griefs  alone, 
But  from  His  cross  pursue  their  flight 

To  His  triumphant  throne. 
144 


PASSION.  161,  16* 

lul  Praise  to  the  Bedeaner.  C.  M. — 1  Xo.  3. 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
0  may  His  love  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  His  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
;,The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  0  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  : 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


162 


Jesus  before  Pilate.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7—7  No.  2. 

BEHOLD  the  man!  How  heavy  lay 
On  Him  the  sinner's  burden  ! 
What  grievous  price  had  He  to  pay 
That  we  might  hope  for  pardon  ! 
10  145 


163 


Such  Borrows,  since  the  world  began, 
Before  were  never  seen  by  man, 
Nor  ever  after  witnessed. 

Behold  the  men! — it  was  for  thee 
His  shame  and  griefs  were  suffered ; 

Xow  hear  Him  say — si  Behold,  in  me, 
The  victim  for  thee  offered  ! 

The  guilt  was  thine, — its  fearful  load 

I  bore,  atoning  with  my  blood ; 
I  died,  from  death  to  save  thee  !  " 

Blest  Jesus.  God's  beloved  Son  ! 
Who  all  my  sins  removes*, — 

Exalted  to  Thy  Father's  throne, 

Show  that  my  soul  Thou  lovest ! 
And  let  Thy  griefs  and  death,  0  Lord, 
New  life  and  peace  to  me  afford, — 
Thus  glorify  Thy  mercy. 

And  when  the  world,  when  flesh  and  blood 

To  paths  of  sin  allure  me ; 
'Gainst  wand'ring  from  the  heav'niy  road, 

Forever  to  secure  me, 
In  mercy  cry  to  me — '*'  Behold 
The  Man  who  suffered  ills  untold 

For  thee  ! — Wilt  thou  forsake  me?" 


JL  U  O Ejections  on  the  passion  of  Christ.  7s  &  6s—  S  Xo.  6. 
SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down  ! 
Xow  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns — Thine  only  crown  f 
146 


o 


PASSION.  163 


0  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now,  was  Thine  ! 

Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2  How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  ! 
Thy  grief  and  Thy  compassion 

Were  all  for  sinners'  gain ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, — 

Thy  pity  without  end  ! 
Lord,  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove  ; 
0  let  me  never,  never 

Abuse  such  dying  love. 

4  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  Thee  ; 

0  Jesus,  leave  not  me  ; 
By  faith  I  would  receive  Thee  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  free ; 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart ; 
Release  me  then  from  anguish, 

By  Thine  own  wounded  heart. 


147 


164,  165  EASTER. 

VI.    EASTER. 
X  0  jc      Christ's  resurrection  and  ascension.     7s. — 4  No.  17. 

ANGEL,  roll  the  rock  away ; 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey : 
See,  He  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  'T  is  the  Saviour  !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise ; 
Let  the  world's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 

3  Heav'n  displays  her  portals  wide  ; 
Glorious  Hero  !  through  them  ride  : 
King  of  glory  !  mount  Thy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's,  and  Thine  own. 

4  Hosts  of  heav'n,  seraphic  fires  ! 
Eaptured,  sweep  your  sounding  lyres, 
Sons  of  men  !  in  humbler  strain 
Sing  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign. 

5  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell ; 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captive  hell ! 
Where  is  now,  0  Death  !  thy  sting? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king? 

1  0  0  Christ's  triumph.  6s  &  4s.— 8  No.  14. 

YES,  the  Redeemer  rose, 
The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  His  conquering  head. 

148 


16o 


III  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground 

And  sink  away. 

2  Lo !  the  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  His  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  His  feet. 
Joyful  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heav'n  they  fly, 

The  joyful  news  to  bear. 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air  ! 
Their  anthems  say : 
i; Jesus.,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead ; 
He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Eedeemed  by  Him  from  hell  ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell, 
With  Christ  we  rise, 
With  Christ  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 

149 


166,  167  EASTER. 

166        "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:'         S.  M.—  4  No.  13. 

tfmHE  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed." 

JL   And  are  the  tidings  true  ? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 

And  saw  Him  living  too. 

2  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Then  justice  asks  no  more  ; 
Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 
Who  stood  opposed  before. 

3  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Then  is  His  work  performed; 
The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

4  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed," 

Attending  angels,  hear  ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heav'n,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord, 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


167 


'J  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth."   L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

Hj  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives ;  " 

X  What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives  ! 
He  lives,  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  Head 

150 


16S 


2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply. 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same ; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 

lUO  Jesus  lives.  7.7.7.7.7.7.-6  No.  33. 

JESUS  lives  !  and  I  with  him  : 
Death,  where  are  thy  terrors  fled? 
Jesus  lives  !   another  day 

He'll  awake  me  from  the  dead, 
Glorify  my  mouldering  clay : 
This  is  still  my  trust  and  stay. 

2  Jesus  lives  !  to  Him  all  pow'r 

Here,  above,  beneath,  is  giv'n  ! 
I  with  Him  shall  live  and  reign 
Through  eternity  in  heav'n, 

151 


169  EASTER. 

God  hath  said ;  who  dare  gainsay  ? 
This  is  still  my  trust  and  stay. 

3  Jesus  lives  !  and  well  I  know 

Naught  can  part  me  from  His  love; 

Not  the  deepest  earthly  woe, 

Hell  beneath,  nor  heaven  above ; 

Strength  He  gives  me  as  my  day ; 

This  is  still  my  trust  and  stay. 


Jesus  lives  !  and  death  is  now 
But  the  gate  that  leads  to  life ; 

Oh  !  my  soul,  this  comfort  know, 
In  the  dark  and  final  strife, 

That  thou  canst  to  Jesus  say, 

Lord  !  my  confidence  and  stay. 


169 


Commemorative  of  the  resurrection.    C.  M. —  4  No.  3 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own : 
Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  arose  our  glorious  Head, 

And  death's  dread  empire  fell; 
To-day,  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  its  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  !  the  anointed  King 

Ascends  His  destined  throne  : 
To  God  our  grateful  homage  bring, 

And  His  Messiah  own. 
152 


ASCENSION*.  170 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  came  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  came  in  God  His  Father's  name 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ! 
The  highest  heav'ns  in  which  He  reigns 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 


170 


VII.    ASCENSION. 


Christ's  ascent  to  heaven.  L.  Iff.— 4  Xo.  12. 


I)  EJOICE,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high ; 
t  Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh  ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord  of  Hosts  is  He. 

2  Ye  heav'nly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
And  for  our  Saviour,  Lord,  make  way  : 
Victorious  over  earth  and  hell, 

The  Conqu'ror  comes,  with  God  to  dwell. 

3  Raised  from  the  dead,  He  goes  before, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  door, 

To  give  His  saints  a  blest  abode 
Xear  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

153 


171,  172  ASCENSION. 

171  Christ  glorified.  7s.— 4  No.  17. 

JESUS,  our  triumphant  Head, 
Ris'n  victorious  from  the  dead, 
To  the  realms  of  glory's  gone, 
To  ascend  His  rightful  throne. 

2  Cherubs  on  the  Conqu'ror  gaze, 
Seraphs  glow  with  brighter  blaze ; 
Each  bright  order  of  the  sky 
Hails  Him  as  He  passes  by. 

3  Heav'n  its  Kins:  congratulates, 
Opens  wide  her  golden  gates : 
Angels  songs  of  vict'iy  bring ; 
All  the  blissful  regions  ring. 

4  Sinners,  join  the  heav'nly  pow'rs, 
For  redemption  all  is  ours, 
Humble  penitents  shall  prove 
Blood-bought  pardon,  dying  love. 

5  Hail,  Thou  dear,  Thou  worthy  Lord ! 
Holy  Lamb  !  incarnate  Word  ! 
Hail,  Thou  suff  "ring  Son  of  God  ! 
Take  the  trophies  of  Thy  blood. 

JL  |  w  Christ's  intercession.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

THE  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crowned, 
On  heaven's  exalted  throne, 
Forgets  not  those  for  whom  on  earth 

He  heaved  His  dying  groan. 
154 


ASCEXSIOX.  173 

2  His  greatness  now  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  seraph  bright  ean  tell ; 
Yet  still  the  chief  of  all  His  joys, 
That  souls  are  saved  from  hell. 

3  For  this  He  taught,  and  toiled,  and  Lied; 

For  this  His  life  was  giv'n  ; 
For  this  He  fought,  and  vanquished  death ; 
For  this  He  reigns  in  heav'n. 

4  Join,  all  ye  saints  beneath  the  sky, 

Your  grateful  praise  to  give  ; 
Sing  loud  hosannas  to  His  name. 
With  Whom  you  too  shall  live. 

Fro 

.  I  O  Christ  s  ascension.  L.  If. — 4  Xo.  12, 

OUR  Lord  has  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  has  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led — 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 

"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates  ! 

Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !  " 

3  Loose  all  your  Lars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  His  right : 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

155 


174  PENTECOST. 


uWho  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?  M 
The  Lord  who  all  His  foes  o'ercaine, 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 


174 


VIII.     PENTECOST. 

Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit.       C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 
pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 
\J  With  all  Thy  quick'ning  pow'rs, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


2  See,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys ! 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  always  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 
156 


PENTECOST  17  0.   1  TO 

mm    m* 

i  D     Tc  the  biased  Spirit.         B.7.C &&— 6H     2 

HOLY  Gl    ri 
Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night : 
Come,  Thou  sour  _  — . 

Breathe  Thy  life  ar:  Lf  Or     :ght; 

Loving  Spirit. 

•at  distributer  of  gra 
Best  upon  this  eoilgi   _  I 
Hear.  0  !  hear  our  mpplieafti 

'2  From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure 

As  a  gracious  sh.T 
Bringing  down  the  richest 

Man  can  wish  :.n  send. 

0  Thou  Glory,  shining  down 
From  the  Father  and  the  9 
Grant  us  Thine  illumination  ! 
Best  on  all  this  eongi   _ 

3  Come.  Thou  best  of  ail 

God  can  give,,  or  we  imp]  re 
Having  Thy  sweet  consolations, 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  moi 
Holt  Spirit,  heav'nly  I* 
X  ^r  descending  from  a  I 
Best  on  all  this  congregation, 
Make  our  hearts  Thy  habitation. 


176 


For  Whitsunday.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  on  this  Thj 
To  Thee  for  help  we  crv. 


177  PENTECOST. 

To  guide  us  through  the  weary  way 
Of  dark  mortality. 

2  We  ask  not,  Lord,  the  cloven  flame, 

Or  tongues  of  various  tone  ; 
But  long  Thy  praises  to  proclaim, 
With  fervor  in  our  own. 

3  We  mourn  not  that  prophetic  skill 

Is  found  on  earth  no  more  : 
Enough  for  us  to  trace  Thy  will 
In  scripture's  sacred  lore. 

4  When  tongues  shall  cease,  and  pow'r  decay, 

And  knowledge  empty  prove, 
Do  Thou  thy  trembling  servants  stay 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 


177 


Prayer  to  the  Holy  Spirit. 
8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8.— 12  No.  4. 

OHOLY  Ghost,  descend,  we  pray, 
Abide  with  us  from  day  to  day, 
And  be  a  sun  to  cheer  us  ! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams,  Thou  heav'nly  light, 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  our  night 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  gladness ; 
That  we 
To  Thee 
Truly  living, 
To  Thee  giving 
Pray'r  unceasing, 
Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 
158 


PENTECOST.  177 

Give  to  Thy  word  impressive  pow'r 
That  in  our  hearts,  from  this  good  hour, 

A  a  tire  it  may  be  burning ; 
That  Thee,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  on  one  common  throne 
We  may  as  God  acknowledge  ! 

0  stay 

And  sway 

Our  souls  ever, 

That  they  never 

31  ay  forsake  Thee 

But  by  faith  their  refuge  make  Thee. 

Thou  fountain  whence  all  wisdom  flows, 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 

Grant  us  Thy  consolation, 
That  in  our  pure  faith's  unity, 
Our  Christian  brethren  all  may  see 
Thy  witness  truly  given. 

Hear  us, 

Cheer  us 

By  Thy  teaching, 

That  our  preaching 

Thy  salvation 

Soon  may  tell  to  ev'ry  nation. 

Direct  us  by  Thy  counsel  still, — 
That  we  may  understand  Thy  will ; 

Our  ignorance  enlighten. 
0  !  grant  us  constancy,  that  we 
May  ever  faithful  prove  to  Thee, 

How  much  soe'er  we  suffer. 

159 


178  PENTECOST. 

Descend. 

Defend, 

From  all  errors 

And  earth's  terrors, 

Be  our  healing, 

Jesus'  love  and  peace  revealing. 


178 


Sanctifying  influence.  S.  M. — 4  No.  13. 

COME.  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus*  blood, 
And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'T  is  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  ev'ry  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts ; 

Our  minds  from  .bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise  and  love, 

The  Father.  Son  and  Thee. 
160 


FEXTECOST.  179,    ISO 

X  i  t)  I        'ices  of  the  Spirit.  7s. — 4  Xo.  17. 

GRA(  —Love  divine! 

Let   :  within  me  shine  ; 

All  my  guilty  fears  remove  ; 
Fill  me  with  Thy  heav'nly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me ; 

1  inrdened  sinner  free  ;   • 
Lead  mc  :  amb  of  God  ; 

Wash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart  ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Dwell  Thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

1  O  0  Spirit  of  Holiness.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

SPIRIT  of  Holiness,  look  down, 
Our  minting  hearts  to  cheer ; 
And,  when  we  tremble  at  Thy  frown, 
0  bring  Thy  comforts  near. 

2  The  fear  which  Thy  convictions  wrought, 
0  let  Thy  grace  remove ; 
And  may  the  souls  which  Thou  hast  taught 

To  weep,  now  learn  to  love. 
11  161 


181  PENTECOST. 

3  Now  let  Thy  saving  mercy  heal 

The  wounds  it  made  before  ; 
Now  on  our  hearts  impress  Thy  seal, 
That  we  may  doubt  no  more. 

4  Complete  the  work  Thou  hast  begun, 

And  make  our  darkness  light, 
That  we  a  glorious  race  may  run, 
Till  faith  be  lost  in  sight. 

5  Then,  as  our  wond'ring  eyes  discern 

The  Lord's  unclouded  face, 

In  fitter  language  we  shall  learn 

To  sing  triumphant  grace. 

lol  Effusion  of  the  Spirit  on  Pentecost  day. 

L.  If.—  4  Xo.  12. 

GREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  He  £ave  ! 
And  pow'r  to  kill  and  pow'r  to  save  ! 
He  furnished  them  with  wondrous  words 
Instead  of  shields  and  spears  and  swords. 

3  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Were  by  these  heav'nly  arms  subdued, 
The  heathen  saw  Thy  glory,  Lord  ! 

And,  wond'ring,  blessed  Thy  gracious  word. 
162 


1S2, 183 


Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  all  shall  feel  Thy  paving 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  con 
The  beauty  of  Thy  holiness  ! 


IX.    TRINITY. 


182 


Invocation  of  the  Trinity.  8s. — S  Xo.  11. 

OGOD,  the  Father  !  draw  Thou  nigh, 
And  leave  us  sinners  not  to  die ; 
Our  numerous  trespasses  forgive. 
Preserve  our  faith  and  let  us  live ; 
Deliver  us  from  Satan's  arts, 
And  make  us  Thine  with  all  our  hearts  : 
Amen  !  Amen  !  so  shall  it  be, 
And  hallelujahs  rise  to  Thee. 

2  0  God.  the  Son  !  do  Thou  draw  nigh, 
And  leave  us  sinners  not  to  die ;  fee. 

3  0  God,  the  Spirit !  draw  Thou  nigh, 
And  leave  us  sinners  not  to  die ;  &c. 


183 


The  Doctrine  and  Use  of  the  Trinity*— Eph.  ii  IS. 
C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

FATHER  of  glory  !  to  Thy  name 
Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

163 


184 


2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  Thine  anger  cease; 
Our  lives  He  ransomed  with  His  own. 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  Thy  Almighty  Sprit  be 

Immortal  glory  giv'n, 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  Thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heav'n. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  His  honors  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 

One  gen'ral  song  to  raise ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heav'n  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 


184: 


L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 


FATHER  of  all,  whose  love  profound, 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  pard'ning  love  extend ! 

Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend ! 
164 


TRINITY. 

8  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  1 1 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  as 
Before  Thy  throne  we  Burners  bend ; 

To  us  Thy  quick' ning  pi 

4  Jehovah  !  Father,  Spirit,  Son. 
Mysteri  in  One  ! 

Bi  throne  we  sinners  bend; 

Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us 

loO       c 

OTIIAT  I  had  a  thousand  vo: 
A  mouth  to  speak  with 
Then,  with  a  heart  His  praise  re}  i 

Would  I  proclaim  in  grateful  so::. 
To  all,  wherever  I  might  be, 
What  't  is  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me. 

2  Dear  Father,  endless  praise  I  render, 

For  soul  and  body  Btrau 
I  praise  Thee,  Guardian  kind  and  tender, 

For  all  the  noble  joys  I  find 
So  richly  spread  on  ev'ry  side, 
And  freely  for  my  use  supplied. 

3  "What  equal  praises  can  I  offer. 

Dear  Jesus,  for  Thy  mercy  shown  ? 
What  pangs,  my  Saviour,  didst  Thou  suffer, 

And  thus  for  all  my  sins  atone  ! 
Thy  death  alone  my  soul  could  free 
From  Satan,  to  be  blest  with  Thee. 

165 


186  THINITT. 

4  Honor  and  praise,  still  onward  reaching, 

Be  Thine  too,  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Whose  holy  pow'r  and  faithful  teaching 

Give  me  among  Thy  saints  a  place  : 
Whate'er  of  good  in  me  may  shine 
Comes  only  from  Thy  light  divine. 

5  Accept,  0  Lord,  I  now  implore  Thee, 

The  meagre  praise  I  give  below : 
In  heav'n  I  better  will  adore  Thee, 

When  I  an  angel's  strength  shall  know : 
There  would  I  lead  the  sacred  choir, 
And  raise  their  hallelujahs  higk'r  ! 


186 


Worship  to  the  Trinity.  S.  M.— 4  JSTo.  13. 

FATHER-,  in  whom  we  live, 
In  whom  we  are  and  move, 
All  glory,  pow'r  and  praise,  receive, 
For  Thy  creating  love. 

2  0  Thou  incarnate  Word, 

Let  all  Thy  ransomed  race 
Unite  in  thanks,  with  one  accord, 
For  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

3  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  Thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  pow'r. 
166 


1ST 


The  grace  on  man  bestowed, 
Ye  heav'nly  choirs,  proclaim, 

And  cry  "  Salvation  to  our  God  ! 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  !  " 


187 


Hymn  to  the  Trinity.  C.  If.  D.— S  Xo.  3. 

OH,  praise  the  Lord !  His  name  extol, 
The  God  of  skill  and  might ; 
Who  formed  my  body,  breathed  my  soul, 

And  gave  me  life  and  light — 
My  Father,  whose  paternal  care, 
To  me  from  childhood  shown, 
Exceeds  my  effort  to  declare. 
Exceeds  what  I  have  known. 


2  Oh,  praise  the  Lord  !  adore  His  grace, 

My  God.  my  only  trust. 
The  Son.  who,  loving  our  lost  race, 

United  with  our  dust —  B 
My  Saviour,  who  for  me  has  given 

His  all-atoning  bio* 
To  raise  me  up  from  earth  to  heav'n, 

From  wretchedness  to  Sod. 

8  Oh,  praise  the  Lord  !   the  Holy  One, 
My  God  who  seals  my  peace, 
Sent  by  the  Father  and  the  Son 
To  guide  me  home  to  bliss — 
The  Comforter,  whose  quick 'ning  pow'r 

Assists  me  day  by  day, 
Whose  counsels  in  the  darkest  hour, 
My  trembling:  spirit  stay. 

167 


188,  189  TRINITY. 

JL  O  0  "Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  Ueiben"  7s  &  6s. — 8  No.  6 

LET  me  be  Thine  forever, 
My  gracious  Clod  and  Lord, 
May  I  forsake  Thee  never, 

Nor  wander  from  Thy  word  : 
Preserve  mo  from  the  mazes 

Of  error  and  distrust, 
And  I  shall  sing  Thy  praises 
Forever  with  the  just. 

2  Lord  Jesus  !  bounteous  Giver 

Of  light  and  life  divine, 
Thou  didst  my  soul  deliver, 

To  Thee  I  all  resign  ; 
Thou  hast  in  mercy  bought  me 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain, 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 

Eternal  life  obtain. 
• 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  who  pourest 

Sweet  peace  into  my  heart, 
And  all  my  soul  restorest, 

Thy  comfort  ne'er  depart : 
Let  me  His  name  confessing 

Whom  I  in  faith  have  known, 
Receive  Thy  constant  blessing 

And  be  in  death  Thine  own. 

1  O  t)  Prayer  and  Praise.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

riHEIST  Jesus,  Lord!  to  us  attend, 
\J  The  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send ; 
1G8 


REFORMATION.  190 

With  grace  to  rule  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead  us  on  in  wisdom's  way. 

2  Unseal  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise. 
And  tune  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  lays ; 
Our  faith  increase,  and  light  bestow, 
That  we  Thy  name  may  truly  know. 

3  Until  we  join  the  Seraphim, 
In  hallelujahs  to  Thy  name. 

And  see  Thy  face — 0,  Lord  of  might ! 
'Mid  endless  joy  and  blissful  light ; 

4  Exalt  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit f  Three  in  One — 
And  to  the  Holy  Trinity, 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be. 


A 


X.    REFORMATION.   . 

1  tj  0  God  the  safety  of  His  people.  8s,  7s,  5s  &  6s.— 9  No.  3 

SAFE  stronghold  our  God  is  still, 
Our  shield  and  surest  weapon ; 
He  will  deliver  from  the  ill 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
Our  old  deadly  foe 
Now  aims  his  last  blow ; 
Deep  guile  and  strong  pow'r 
He  boasteth  in  this  hour : 
On  earth  is  not  His  equal 

169 


190  REFORMATION. 

2  By  strength  of  ours  could  naught  be  done ; 
▼  The  strife  full  soon  were  ended, 

But  for  us  fights  the  valiant  One, 
By  God  Himself  commended. 
Ask  you,  "Who  is  He?" 
Christ  Jesus  !     There  see 
The  Lord  Sabaoth, 
Our  God  and  Saviour  both — 
He  conquers  in  this  battle. 

3  Though  devils  all  the  earth  should  fill, 

Each  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 

They  cannot  overpow'r  us. 
The  false  prince  of  hell 
May  rage,  rave  and  swell, 
He  harms  not  a  hair, 
We  shall  escape  his  snare, 

Christ's  lightest  word  shall  stay  him. 

4  His  word  for  ever  shall  abide, 

Our  foes  can  ne'er  destroy  it, 
He  standeth  ever  at  our  side, 
And  cheers  us  by  His  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  children,  wife, 
When  their  worst  is  done, 
Yet  have  they  nothing  won — 
We  shall  receive  the  kingdom. 
170 


REFORMATION.  191 

1 1)  1  God's  word  restored.  S.7  8  7.8.8.7.-7  N6.  2. 

OGOD  !  look  down  from  heav'n,  we  pray, 
Thy  tenderness  awaken ! 
Thy  saints,  so  few,  fast  fade  away — 

Hast  Thou  Thy  poor  forsaken  ? 
Thy  word  no  more  is  taught  aright, 
And  faith  from  earth  hath  vanished  quite — 
0  Lord,  our  God.  revive  us ! 

2  From  teachers  of  false  doctrine,  Lord, 

Thy  church,  we  pray,  deliver, 
They  undertake  to  rule  Thy  word, 

As  wiser  than  its  Giver. 
Who  shall  control  our  tongues,  they  say, 
Who  dare  prescribe  another  way, 

Who  hath  dominion  o'er  us ! 

3  God  therefore  saith,  "I  will  arise, 

My  poor  they  are  oppressing, 
I  see  their  tears.  I  hear  their  cries, 
Their  wrongs  shall  have  redressing. 

My  healing  word  shall  now  appear, 
The  proud  shall  think  its  truths  severe, 
But  it  shall  save  the  humble." 

4  As  silver  sev'n  times  purified 

Is  known  and  priz'd  the  higher, 
The  word  of  God.  when  fully  tried, 

Doth  deeper  love  inspire  : 
The  cross  but  proves  its  greater  worth 
It  shines  abroad  o'er  all  the  earth, 

Enlifrht'nino:  all  the  nations. 

171 


192  REFORMATION, 

5  0  God,  preserve  it  pure,  we  pray, 
In  this  vile  generation, 
y  we  still  walk  its  perfect  way, 
And  see  Thy  full  salvation; 
Here  may  it  make  the  simple  wise, 
And  there,  beyond  the  glitt'ring  skies, 
Fill  ev'ry  mouth  with  gladness. 


1  \)  Z  Prayer  for  the  church.  L.  BI.— 4  No.  12. 

LOED,  uphold  us  by  Thy  word, 


And  ling  sword; 

Fain  woul  niah  from  His  throne 

Thy  Son,  whom  Thou  dost  call  Thine  own. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  pow'r  display, 
Establish  o'er  the  world  Thy  sway ; 
Defend  Thy  church,  who  to  Thy  praise 
Shall  high  the  song  of  triumph  raise. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  descend  we  pray, 
Thy  sanctifying  pow'r  display, 

Thy  church  console,  our  hearts  unite, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  light. 

4  Thus  shall  the  world  admiring  see 
That  Thou  art  God  eterv 

That  faithful  Thou  dost  still  defend 
Thy  people  who  on  Thee  depend. 
172 


REFORMATION.  193 


193 


God  the  defense  of  Z ion.        8s  7s  &  4s.— G  Xo.  34. 

ZIOX  stands  with  hills  surrounded — 
Zion,  kept  by  pow'r  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded. 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  : 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  ! 

2  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright. 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight : 

God  is  with  thee — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

DO 

173 


VI.  Hfyz  $S*aa*  d  Gxutt. 


I.    THE    WORD    OP    GOD. 


1  t)  4:        Divine  authority  of  the  Bible.        L.  M.— 4  No.  IS 
?npWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
JL   The  ancient  prophets  spoke  His  word  ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warmed  their  hearts  with  heav'nly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought : 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God  !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
Upon  Thy  precious  holy  book ; 

There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see,     . 
And  read  His  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  all  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  : 
This  is  Thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

174 


THE   WORD   OF   GOD.  195 

1  9  D         The  Bible  suited  to  our  wants.        C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  Thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sens  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find; 
More  precious  far  than  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  'T  is  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  'T  is  here  the  Saviour's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  0  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

J  175 


196,  197  THE  WOKD   OF   GOD. 

J_  u  0        The  value  and  comprehensiveness  of  the  Bible. 
C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
To  form  one  perfect  book : 
Great  God  !  if  once  compared  with  Thine, 
How  mean  their  writings' look  ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiv'n, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave  : 

But  Thine  conduct  to  heav'n. 

8  Lord,  I  have  made  Thy  word  my  choice, 
My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  pow'rs  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

4  Til  read  the  histories  of  Thy  love, 

And  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight. 
"While  through  Thy  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

5  A  broad  land  't  is  of  wealth  unknown, 

TVhere  springs  of  life  arise. 
Seed  of  immortal  bliss  is  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 


197 


The  v.scfulness  of  the  Scriptures.       L.  M. — 4  No.  12 
TTJ"HEN  Israel  through  the  desert  passed, 

T  f     A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 

And  lessen  the  fatigues  thev  bore. 
176 


THE    WORD    OF    GOD.  198 

2  Such  is  Thy  glorious  word,  0  God  ! 

T  is  for  our  light  and  guidance  riv'o  ; 
It  Bheda  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heav'n. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  pow'rs  ; 
It  seta  our  wandring  footsteps  right ; 
Displays  Thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts  ; 

Irs  doctrines  are  divinely  true  ; 
While  highest  wisdom  it  imparts ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favored  lands,  that  have  this  word, 

Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  pow'r, 

Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 

And  His  distinguished  grace  adore. 

19b  The  glory  of  the  Word.  C.  It— 4  No.  3. 

THE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Commands  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  ev'ry  age, 

It  gives — but  borrows  none. 
12  177 


199  THE   WORD   OF  GOD. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heav'nly  day. 

_L  t/  t/  The  Scriptures  consolatory  to  the  Penitent. 

C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

OPPRESSED  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
I  fly  to  Thee,  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  Thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
In  almost  ev'ry  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 
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THE    WORD    OF    GOD.  200,  201 


0  may  Thy  counsels,  mighty  God ! 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 

That  leads  to  Thy  right  hand. 


200 


Christ  and  Mosrs.  S.  MLr- 4  No.  13. 

THE  law  by  Moeefl  came  ; 
But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 
Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 
Descending  from  above. 


2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
A  faithful  servant  Moses  stood, 

But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  The  man  who  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold  !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

4  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  His  grace. 


201 


B 


PoTtr  of  GocVs  word.  S.  M— 4  No.  13. 

EHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  wav: 


202  THE  WORD   OF   GOD. 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs. 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  Thy  word  ! 

And  all  Thy  judgments  just ! 
For  ever  sure  Thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  Thy  directions  giv'n ! 
0  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heav'n. 


202  Use  of  the  Bible.  7s.— 4  No.  17. 

[OLY  Bible  !  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine ! 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 


H( 


2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove ; 
Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet, 
Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 

3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless ; 

180 


THE    WORD    OF    GOD.  203 

Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith. 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 

4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinners'  doom, 
0  thou  precious  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine  ! 


L  0  O  How  to  read  the  Bible.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

["ESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
To  Thee  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 
Instruct  and  teach  me  by  Thy  word, 
And  make  me  truly  wise. 


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2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 

Thy  whole  revealed  will; 
Fain  would  I  learn  to  comprehend 
Th}r  love  more  clearly  still. 

3  Help  me  to  read  the  Bible  o'er 

With  ever  new  delight : 
Help  me  to  love  its  author  more ; 
To  seek  Thee  day  and  night. 

4  0  let  it  purify  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days ; 
Its  wonders,  Lord,  to  me  impart, 
And  Thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 


181 


S04  BAPTISM. 


II.    BAPTISM. 


^04:  Children  brought  to  Christ.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

BEHOLD  what  condescending  love 
The  Lord  on  earth  displays ! 
To  babes  and  sucklings  He  extends 
The  riches  of  His  grace.  m 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  giv'n  : 
Young  children  in  His  arms  He  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heav'n. 

3  ' 'Permit  them  to  approach,"  He  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name; 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  Thee ; 
Rejoiced  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

5  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch, 

And  form  His  soul  for  God ; 
Baptize  Him  with  Thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
And  wash  him  with  Thy  blood. 
182 


baptism.  205,  206 

£\J  0  Before  the  baptism  of  a  child.  7s. — 4  Xo.  17. 

AYIOUR,  Father,  Brother,  Friend 
(Ev'ry  tender  name  in  one,) 
Holy  Jesus,  now  descend, 

Perfect  what  Thou  hast  begun  : 


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2  Whom  we  now  devote  to  God, 

At  a  parent's  hand  receive; 
With  the  purifying  flood 
Now  the  Holy  Spirit  give. 

3  While  on  this  dear  infant's  head 

Pour  we  this  translucid  stream, 
On  the  rite  Thy  blessing  shed, 
With  Thy  blood  the  soul  redeem  : 

4  Seal  the  grace  upon  the  heart, 

By  baptismal  water  shown  ; 
With  the  symbol  we  impart, 
May  the  saving  work  be  done. 


206 


Baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  L.  M— 4  Xo.  12. 

C10ME,  Holy  Ghost!  come  from  on  high, 
J  Baptizer  of  our  spirits  Thou  ! 
The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

2  Exert  Thy  gracious  pow'r  divine, 

And  sprinkle  Thou  th'  atoning  blood; 
May  Father,  Son  and  Spirit,  join 
To  seal  this  child  a  child  of  God. 

183 


2&1 


207 


Infant  Baptism.  C.  M.  D.-*8  No.  3 

AT  Jesus'  feet  our  infant  sweet 
We  lay  with  all  its  stain, 
That  renders  it  for  heav'n  unmeet 

Until  't  is  born  again  : 
We  here  embrace  His  proffered  grace 

In  this  baptismal  wave, 
Nor  shall  the  world  our  trust  efface — 
The  bath  its  soul  will  save. 


We  fail  to  see  the  Holy  Three 

Concealed  the  font  within, 
Mere  water  seems  the  mystery 

That  cleanses  us  from  sin  j 
But  who  may  tell  what  virtues  dwell 

Through  God's  word  in  that  flood, 
Or  who  the  simple  faith  repel 

That  owns  it  Jesus'  blood  ? 

'Mid  vapors  dense  in  vain  our  sense 

Celestial  truths  would  test, 
Forms  of  the  spirit-world  immense 

To  us  seem  shades  at  best ; 
Each  angel  bright  escapes  our  sight, 

Their  songs  unheard  are  sung, 
Though  hov'ring  'round  us  day  and  night, 

Dim  mist  and  clouds  among. 

We  bring  our  child  by  sin  defiled, 
Then  dearest  Lord  !  to  Thee, 

Here  clothe  it  in  Thy  nature  mild, 
From  sin  here  make  it  free ; 

184 


208 


5  And  buried  here  in  death  severe, 
To  new  life  may  it  rise, 
And  trained  for  Thee,  with  Thee  appear 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

Z\J  O  Baptism  of  a  child.  7.8.7.8.8.8—6  No.  14. 

DEAREST  Jesus  !  we  are  here, 
On  Thy  tender  grace  relying, 
See  an  infant  child  draw  near, 

With  Thy  good  behest  complying ; 
Children  must  to  Christ  be  given, 
For  they  are  the  heirs  of  heaven. 

2  This  assurance,  night  and  morn, 

In  our  ears  re-echoes  ever, 
"Who  are  not  of  water  born 

And  the  Spirit,  pure  are  never, 
Ne'er  can  claim  the  Saviour's  merit, 
Ne'er  His  kingdom  shall  inherit. 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, 

From  our  arms  the  pledge  be  taken, 
Show  Thy  mercy  large  and  free, 

Be  this  infant  not  forsaken, 
May  compassion  mild  and  tender, 
Thine  this  child  forever  render. 

4  Wash  it,  Jesus  !  in  Thy  blood 

From  its  nature's  inborn  tarnish, 
Be,  when  risen  from  this  flood, 

185 


209  BAPTISM. 

Thy  own  purple  robe  its  garnish, 
May  it,  since  't  is  not  forbidden, 
In  Thy  innocence  be  hidden. 

5  Turn  the  darkness  into  light, 

Change  Thy  wrath  to  gracious  favor, 
Heal  the  serpent's  cruel  bite, 

By  this  wonder-working  laver ; 
Here  may  flow  a  Jordan's  river, 
And  from  leprosy  deliver. 

6  Shepherd  !  now  Thy  lamb  protect, 

Head  !  Thy  member  kindly  make  it, 
Way  of  Heav'n  !  its  path  direct 

Prince  of  Peace  !  to  peace  awake  it, 
Tine  !  0,  may  this  branch,  believing, 
Ever  live,  Thy  life  receiving  ! 

7  Now  into  Thy  heart  we  pour 

PrayVs  that  from  our  hearts  proceeded, 
May  our  sighings  heavenward  soar, 

May  our  warm  desires  be  heeded, 
May  the  name  which  we  have  given 
Be  recorded  hi°-h  in  heaven. 


209 


Christ  put  on  in  baptism. — Gal.  iii.  26  &  27. 
8.7.8 .7.5.5  7.-7  No.  2. 
PART    FIRST. 


THOU  who  in  the  baptismal  wave 
Art  washed,  and  Jesus  knowest, 
Who  bear'st  the  only  Name  can  save 

And  on  thy  house  bestowest : 
186 


209 


Think  oft  upon  the  mercy  shown. 
And  richest  blessings  made  thiue  own, 
"Which  to  this  bath  thou  owest. 

2  Before  thy  birth  ere  yet  thine  eye 

Beheld  earth's  scenes  of  sorrow. 
Thou  lay'st,  an  off-cast  doomed  to  die, 

In  night  that  knows  no  morrow ; 
For,  to  thy  father's  nature  heir. 
Thou  didst  its  sin  and  ruin  share, 

Nor  help  from  God  wouldst  borrow. 

3  This  black  corruption,  like  a  bane, 

Thy  soul  and  sense  pervaded. 
Nor  couldst  thou  God's  dear  child  remain, 

"With  blooming  hopes  unfaded, 
"When  once  the  gracious  cov'nant,  made 
The  day  thou  wast  like  Him  arrayed, 

"Was  broken  and  degraded. 

4  The  curse  was  thine  and  endless  pain, 

With  all  that  this  embraces 
Of  fear  and  woe  and  sigbiiigs  vain. 

do 

Which  left  of  bliss  no  traces ; 
Thou  wast  a  slave,  by  Satan  bound, 
To  go  thy  sinful  service  round 

In  dark  and  dismal  places. 

5  All  this  baptismal  water  quells  : 

Removes  the  direful  curses, 
The  fears  and  agonies  dispels, 
The  fell  alarms  disperses, 

187 


209  BAPTISM. 

Eetrieves  what  was  in  Adam  lost, 
With  all  our  actual  sins  had  cost, 
And  all  our  woe  reverses. 

6  It  wipes  away  our  sinful  stains, 
And  fadeless  beauty  tenders, 

Delivers  us  from  Satan's  chains, 
Though  chief  among  offenders; 

Vile  rebels  sons  of  God  Most  High 

And  heirs  of  glory  in  the  sky, 
Joint-heirs  with  Jesus  renders. 

ZU  J  Christ  put  on  in  baptism. — Gal.  iii.  26  &  27. 

8.7.8  7.8.8.7.-7  Xo.  2. 
PART    SECOND. 

ALL  that  by  nature  writhing  lies 
Beneath  the  curse  oppressing, 
This  bath  renews  that  it  may  rise 

And  claim  the  heav'nly  blessing ; 
Here  ghastly  death  himself  expires, 
And  hell  and  all  his  hosts  retires, 
Its  conqu'ring  pow'r  confessing. 

2  Here  we  put  Jesus  on  and  live, 
Our  nature's  shame  concealing 

Beneath  the  robe  His  merits  give, 
Imputed  for  our  healing ; 

Here  we  are  washed  in  Jesus'  blood 

And  hallowed  by  the  mystic  flood, 
To  this  in  faith  appealing. 

188 


209 


0,  glorious  work  !   0,  holy  stream 
For  man's  uncleanness  flowing  ! 

Thou  hast  no  equal,  well  we  deem, 
Thine  awful  myst'rj  knowing  ; 

Thine  is  a  marvel-working  might 

Which,  by  His  word,  the  Source  of  Light 
Is  evermore  bestowing. 

We  see  no  water  such  as  Thine 

In  earth's  unhallowed  places  : 
The  promise  made  hy  lip's  divine 

Lives  in  thee  with  its  graces  : 
Thine  is  a  stream  of  nobler  claim 
That  bears  God's  Holy  Ghost  and  Xarne, 

And  all  His  love  embraces. 

Its  virtues  know,  0  man  !   and  prize. 

While  still  the  boon  possessing, 
And  let  thy  grateful  praises  rise 

To  Him  who  gave  the  blessing  : 
For  gifts  which  cheer,  when  nought  beside 
Can  stem  thy  sorrow's  troubled  tide, 

Thanks  all  thy  life  expressing. 

Apply  it  well,  and  now  since  clean 

In  Jesus  thou  appearest. 
Thyself,  as  Christian  should,  demean, 

Whilst  ev'ry  sin  thou  fearest, 
Until  th'  eternal  city  rise 
Before  thy  glad,  enraptured  eyes, 

And  thou  its  welcome  nearest. 

189 


210,  211  ■         BAPTISM. 

L  X  U  Baptism  of  adults.  C.  M.— 4  No.  34 

^PROCLAIM,"  said  Christ,  " God's  wondrous 

X  grace 

To  all  the  sons  of  men ; 
He  who  believes  and  is  baptized, 

Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those 

Who,  hoping  in  His  word, 

This  day  have  publicly  declared 

That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  Christian  race  ; 
And  in  the  troubles  of  the  way 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes 

To  call  their  souls  away, 
May  they  be  found  prepared  to  live 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 

£  X  X  -  Holy  dedication  to  God.  7s. — 4  No.  17. 

PARDONED  through  redeeming  grace, 
In  thy  blessed  Son  revealed ; 
Worshipping  before  Thy  face, 
Lord,  to  Thee  ourselves  we  yield 

2  Thou  the  sacrifice  receive, 

Humbly  offered  through  Thy  Son ; 
190 


the  lord's  supper.  212 

Quicken  us  in  Him  to  live  ; 
Lord,  in  us  Thy  will  be  done. 

3  Through  the  hallowed  outward  sign 

Give  the  cleansing  grace  within, 
Seal,  and  make  us  wholly  Thine ; 
Wash,  and  keep  us  pure  from  sin. 

4  Called  to  bear  the  Christian  name, 

May  our  vows  and  life  accord ; 
And  our  ev'ry  deed  proclaim 
"Holiness  unto  the  Lord!  " 


III.    THE    LORD  8    SUPPER. 


212 


Before  Communion.    8  9.8  89  8.6.6.44.4  8.— 12  Xo.  3. 

G^RAXT  us.  Lord  !  due  preparation 
T  For  Thy  blest  supper's  celebration ; 
Come,  come,  0  God  !  our  midst  within, 
L^nto  life  do  Thou  enable 
Ufl  now  in  faith  t'  approach  Thy  table  ; 
Pronounce  us  free  from  death  and  sin ! 
0,  Saviour!   we  are  Thine; 
Thine  let  us  e'er  remain  ! 
Amen !  amen  ! 
Praise  be  to  Thee  ! 
In  Heaven  we, 
Thy  supper  great,  shall  celebrate. 

191 


213  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

2  Take  and  eat,  the  bread  here  offered. 
T'  eternal  life  by  Christ  't  is  proffered ; 
His  peace  and  comfort  be  with  you ! 
Take  and  unto  life  in  Heaven, 
Drink  of  Salvation's  cup  now  given  ! 
Inherit  Jesus'  Kingdom  true. 
Watch,  let  your  ev'ry  breath 
Be  faithful  unto  death  ! 

Amen  !  amen  ! 

Straight  is  the  way, 

And  few  are  they, 
The  Judge  shall  crown,  and  call  His  own. 


213 


Welcome  to  the  table.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

THIS  is  the  feast  of  heav'nly  wine, 
And  God  invites  to  sup : 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  pressed  to  fill  this  cup. 

2  0  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed; 
Not  heav'n  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread. 

3  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them, 

Ye  trembling  souls,  appear ! 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you  ; 
192 


THE    LORD'S   SUPPER.  214 

Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news, 
Then  I  may  venture  too. 

5  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 
And  may  obtain  a  place, 
Surely  the  Lord  will  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  His  face. 


"Jesus  Christus  unser  Heiland."     L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 


214 

LORD  Jesus  Christ !  to  Thee  we  pray ; 
From  us  Thou  turn'st  God's  wrath  away ; 
Thy  agony  and  bitter  death 
Redeem  us  from  eternal  wrath. 

2  That  we  may  never  this  forget, 
Thy  body  for  our  food  is  set ; 

And  in  the  wine  Thou  giv'st  thy  blood, 
To  cleanse  our  souls,  a  sacred  flood. 

3  Let  none,  impenitent  and  bold, 
This  sacred  feast  profanely  hold  : 
He  who  unworthy  sitteth  there 
Shall  sink  to  death  and  dark  despair. 

4  But  praise  the  Father  by  whose  love 
The  Son  descended  from  above, 
Became  the  bread  of  life  to  thee 
And  bore  thy  sins  upon  the  tree. 

5  Firmly  on  this  thou  must  believe  ; 
That  here  the  sick  their  food  receive, 
Which  heals  them  from  the  wounds  of  sin, 
Creating  heav'nlv  health  within. 

13  193 


215  THE   LORD'S  SUPPER. 

6  Such  grace  and  mercy  must  be  sought 
By  those  whom  sorrow  long  hath  taught ; 
If  anguish  ne'er  thy  heart  hath  rent 

Be  not  thy  knee  there  vainly  bent. 

7  Our  Saviour  saith  :  Come  unto  me, 
Ye  who  now  feel  your  poverty : 
My  mercy  I  will  freely  give. 

Your  anguished  conscience  I'll  relieve. 

8  Could'st  thou  unaided  this  obtain, 
Then  have  I  shed  my  blood  in  vain ; 
This  feast  was  vainly  spread  for  thee 
If  thou  require  no  food  from  me. 

9  If  in  thy  heart  this  faith  doth  rest, 
Which  thou  hast  here  in  words  confessed, 
A  welcome  guest  thou  here  shalt  be, 
And  Christ  himself  shall  banquet  thee. 

10  But  fruits  must  still  thy  faith  approve  ; 
Thy  neighbor  thou  must  truly  love ; 
That  love  let  him  from  thee  receive, 
Which  here  to  thee  thy  God  doth  give. 

Z  1  0  The  institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

?rpWAS  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  night, 
A  When  the  whole  pow'r  of  darkness  rose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 

And  friends  betrayed  Him  to  His  foes; 

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the  lord's  supper.  216 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake; 
What  love  through  all  His  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  He  spake  ! 

3  "This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  :  " 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine  : 
11  'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood." 

4  "Do  this  (He  cried)  till  time  shall  end 

In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend ; 
Meet  at  my  table  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 


216 


Communion  at  the  Lord's  table.      S.  M. — 4  Xo.  13. 

JESUS  invites  His  saints 
To  meet  around  His  board, 
Here  pardoned  rebels  all  may  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 


2  For  food  He  gives  His  flesh  ; 

He  bids  us  drink  His  blood  : 
Amazing  favor  !  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God  1 

3  "My  flesh  is  meat  indeed 

And  drink  indeed  my  blood ; 
He  dwells  in  me  and  I  in  Him 
Who  tastes  this  heav'nly  food." 

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21T  THE  LORD'S  SUPPEE. 

4  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  His  death. 

5  Our  heav'nly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  His  members  one  ! 
We     are   the  children  of  His  love, 
And  He   is  first-born  Son. 

6  We  are  but  sev'ral  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread ; 
One  body  with  its  sev'ral  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  Head. 

7  Let  all  our  pow'rs  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  ev'ry  mind, 
And  ev'ry  voice  be  praise. 


217 


This  do  in  remembrance  of  me.       C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  word, 
In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 


Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 
My  bread  from  heav'n  shall  be ; 

Thy  cup  that  gives  Thy  blood  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

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3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget. 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee ! 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary. 
0  Lamb  of  God.  my  sacrifice  ! 
I  must  remember  Thee. 

5  Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me ; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  mem'ry  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Dear-  Lord,  remember  me. 


218 


During  Communion.  7.S.7.S.7.7. — 6  Xo.  18. 

FOLL'WERS  of  our  Lord  above, 
To  His  service  consecrated, 
With  us  ransomed  by  His  love, 
Members  of  His  body  rated ; 
Come,  ye  reconciled,  renew 
Xow  your  bond  of  blessings  true. 

Take  and  eat — His  body  't  is — 
Unto  death,  for  you,  't  was  given ; 

Take  and  drink — His  blood  this  is, 
Shed,  that  you  might  rise  to  Heaven. 

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218  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

Taste — and  with  rejoicing  soul, 
Your  Kedeeiner's  love  extol. 

3  Son  of  God  !  Oh,  grant  that  they, 

Who  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation, 
True  remain  ;  and  true  for  aye 

To  Thy  service'  consecration. 
Let  their  hearts  from  sin  be  free ; 
Let  them  filled  with  meekness  be. 

4  High  Priest !  for  these  suppliants  Thou, 

On  the  cross  Thyself  didst  offer ; 
Speak  then  pardon,  Jesus,  now ; 

At  Thy  supper,  mercy  proffer. 
Let  them  feel,  0  Lord !  through  Thee, 
They  from  judgment  now  are  free. 

5  Awe-inspiring  moment  this, 

Full  of  joy  and  sweet  emotion ; 
Precious  pledge  of  future  bliss, 

Surety  of  our  Heav'nly  portion. 
Pour  Thy  grace  upon  them,  Lord  ! 
Thy  free  grace  to  them  accord. 

6  Jesus  Christ's  atoning  death, 

Be  proclaimed  to  ev'ry  nation ; 
Jesus  Christ's  atoning  death, 

Our  great  sin's  propitiation. 
Christ,  with  glory  crowned — 'twas  He, 
Brought  to  God,  such  worms  as  we. 
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the  lord's  supper.  219,  220 

7  Take  and  eat — His  body  't  is — 
Unto  death  for  you  't  was  given  ; 
Take  and  drink — His  blood  this  is — 

Shed,  that  you  might  rise  to  Heaven. 
Taste,  and  with  rejoicing  soul, 
Your  Redeemer's  love  extol. 


£  JL  t/        Love  to  Christ  and  one  another.        C.  M. — 4  No.  i 

"E  foil' wen  of  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Who  round  His  table  draw. 
Remember  what  His  spirit  was, 
"What  His  peculiar  law. 


Y 


2  The  love,  which  all  His  bosom  filled, 

Did  all  His  actions  guide  : 
Inspired  by  love,  He  lived  and  taught ; 
Inspired  by  love,  He  died. 

3  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfill ; 

Like  His,  be  ev'ry  mind ; 
Be  ev'ry  temper  formed  by  love, 
And  ev'ry  action  kind. 

4  Let  none,  who  call  themselves  His  friends, 

Disgrace  the  honored  name; 

But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 

The  title  which  they  claim. 


220 

H 


Myfiah  is  meat  indeed.  C.  M. — 4  No. 

ERE  at  Thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet 
To  feast  on  heav'nly  food  : 

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221  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

Thy  body  is,  the  bread  we  eat, 
The  wine  we  drink,  Thy  blood. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies ; 
.  And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Saviour,  so  divine  ! 
Well  Thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me 
Which  owes  so  much  to  Thine. 

4  Yes,  Thou  shalt  surely  have  my  heart, 

My  soul,  my  strength,  my  all; 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus,  at  Thy  call. 

2  2  1  The  body  and  blood  of  Christ.  7s.— 4  No.  17. 

BREAD  of  heav'n,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed ; 
Ever  let  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  bread. 

2  Vine  of  heav'n,  Thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 

Lord,  Thy  wounds  our  healing  give ; 
To  Thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

3  Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  who  died, 
Lord  of  life,  0  let  us  be 
Eooted,  grafted,  built  on  Thee. 

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Z*ZZ  The  good  Shepherd.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

^UE  Shepherd  to  His  ransomed  flock 
No  needful  gift  denies, 
He  leads  us  to  the  opened  rock, 
And  manna  still  supplies. 


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2  Each  day  He  gives  our  daily  bread, 

And  cooling  draughts  prepares, 
And  bids  the  souls  for  whom  He  bled 
On  Him  cast  all  their  cares. 

3  And  far  beyond  this  tearful  vale 

His  tender  care  extends  : 
The  heav'nly  food  shall  never  fail 
On  which  the  soul  depends. 

4  Its  emptiness  His  body  fills, 

For  us  once  crucified, 
And  all  the  spirit's  thirst  He  stills 
With  blood  from  His  dear  side. 

5  "We,  quickened  thus,  in  Him  remain, 

Who  lives  no  more  to  die, 
And  from  His  fullness  all  obtain 
That  fits  us  for  the  sky. 

6  0  Christ !  may  we  the  food  receive 

With  child-like  faith  in  Thee, 
And  humbly  still  Thy  word  believe 
When  't  is  not  ours  to  see. 

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223  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 


223 


Faith,  not  Sight.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12, 

AN  awful  mystery  is  here 
To  challenge  faith  and  waken  fear ; 
The  Saviour  comes  as  food  divine 
Concealed  in  earthly  bread  and  wine. 

2  This  world  is  loveless — but  above, 
What  wondrous  boundlessness  of  love  ! 
The  King  of  Glory  stoops  to  me, 

My  spirit's  life  and  strength  to  be. 

3  In  consecrated  wine  and  bread 

No  eye  perceives  the  myst'ry  dread, 
But  Jesus'  word  is  strong  and  clear : 
My  Body  and  my  Blood  is  here. 

4  How  dull  are  all  the  pow'rs  of  sense, 
Employed  on  proofs  of  love  immense ! 
The  richest  food  remains  unseen, 
And  highest  gifts  appear  how  mean ! 

5  But  here  we  have  no  boon  of  earth, 
And  faith  alone  discerns  its  worth : 
The  word,  not  sense,  must  be  our  guide, 
And  faith  assure,  since  sight's  denied. 

6  Lord  !  show  us  still  that  Thou  art  good, 
And  grant  us  evermore  this  food  ; 
Give  faith  to  ev'ry  wav'ring  soul, 
And  make  each  wounded  spirit  whole. 

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THE    LORD'S   SUPPER.  224 

224  Christ  the  Bread  of  Life.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

COME,  humble  soul,  receive  the  food 
Your  Saviour  offers  here, 
Believe,  and  taste  that  He  is  good 
And  fain  each  soul  would  cheer. 

2  Deem  not  that  you  to  heav'n  can  rise, 
To  meet  your  Saviour  there, 
He  comes  in  mercy  from  the  skies 
That  you  His  bliss  may  share. 

8  Here  we  commune  with  Him  who  died, 
Us  pow'r  o'er  death  to  give, 
The  life  of  Him  now  glorified 
We  here  receive,  and  live. 

4  For  't  is  His  body  that  we  eat, 

His  precious  blood  we  drink, 

To  make  us  for  His  mansions  meet 

And  save  from  ruin's  brink. 

5  He  ever  lives,  and  only  He, 

In  whom  the  Lord  abides, 
And  here,  that  He  in  us  may  be, 
He  richest  food  provides. 

6  Take  then  and  eat,  that  you  may  live 

In  Him  who  cannot  die, 
Take  then  and  drink,  the  draught  will  give 
You  immortalitv. 

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225  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


225 


Christ's  Befreshing  Presence.  8s.— 8  No.  23. 

COME,  my  heart,  no  longer  languish, 
Jesus  feeds  thee  on  His  anguish : 
Blood  of  life  divine  is  flowing, 
Cool  the  thirst  within  thee  glowing. 
Joy  is  through  my  spirit  streaming ; 
Lo  !  a  God,  my  soul  redeeming, 
Robes  me  for  a  nobler  station, 
Bathes  me  in  His  free  salvation. 

Bread  most  holy !  let  me  bless  thee  ! 
For  He  mingles  as  I  press  thee, 
Flesh  divine,  all  rent  and  riven, 
Wounds  my  guilty  race  has  given, 
As  the  bliss  I  feel  suffusing, 
I  will  taste  it,  deeply  musing 
How  for  me  my  Saviour  dying, 
Lowly  in  the  grave  was  lying. 

Wine  most  holy  !  let  me  bless  thee  ! 
In  my  kindling  soul  confess  thee : 
For  that  blood  is  in  thee  glowing, 
Once  for  guilty  mortals  flowing. 
Quick 'ning  all  my  barren  spirit, 
Moves  the  Saviour  I  inherit. 
Is  there  here  mysterious  seeming? 
Yet  His  blood  within  me  streaming ! 

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tiie  lokd's  surrER.  226 

4  In  my  heart  His  voice  is  swelling, 
"Freely  eat,  thy  grief  dispelling/' 
"Come  !  "  He  bids  me.  ;*  freely  drinking. 
Deep  in  joys  etherial  sinking." 
Here  He  makes  the  heav'nly  off'ring  : 
Jesus  here  Himself  is  proff  'ring, 
With  His  blood  forever  flowing. 
Meat,  and  drink,  and  life  bestowing 


226 


Christ's  witnesses. — 1st  John,  Chap.  5. 
C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 
^f\P  God  is  born  he  who  believes 

\J  That  Jesus  is  the  Christ," 
"Whose  soul  in  love  the  Son  receives, 
Because  in  God  rejoiced. 

2  "What's  born  of  God  shall  e'er  subdue 

The  world  and  all  its  charms  ; 
And  faith,  the  victor,  leads  us  through, 
Exempt  from  all  its  harms. 

3  With  water  and  with  blood,  e'en  He, 

Our  Lord  and  Saviour,  came, 
To  set  our  souls  from  bondage  free, 
To  heal  the  blind  and  lame. 

4  Three  record  bear,  'mid  Heaven's  host, 

That  He's  the  living  Son ; 
The  Father..  Word  and  Holy  Ghost, 
And  all  these  Three  are  One. 

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226  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER 

5  And  they  that  witness  here  are  three, 

The  Spirit,  water,  blood; 
And  also  these  in  one  agree 
That  He's  the  Saviour,  God. 

6  Lord  !  let  me  then  in  faith  receive 

The  witness  of  my  God ; 
'T  is  greater  far  than  men  can  give, 

'T  is  sealed  by  Jesus'  blood. 
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I.    HOLINESS    AND    PRATER. 


Ldmd  %        Freedom  in  the  death  of  Jesus.       S.  M.— 4  Xo.  13. 

AND  shall  we  still  be  slaves, 
And  in  our  fetters  lie, 
When  summoned  by  a  voice  divine 
T'  assert  our  liberty  ? 


2  Did  Christ  the  Saviour  bleed, 

Our  freedom  to  obtain  ? 
And  shall  we  trample  on  His  blood, 
And  glory  in  our  chain  ? 

3  Shall  we  go  on  in  sin, 

Because  His  grace  abounds ; 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  His  wounds  ? 

4  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  those,  for  whom  Thy  Son  has  died, 
In  vice  are  lost  and  dead. 

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228  HOLINESS  AND  PRAYER. 

ZZo  The  warfare  of  life.  8.6.8.6.8.8.-6  No.  23. 

THE  cross  to  bear,  with  want  and  care, 
Thy  lot  through  life  must  be, 
At  ev'ry  time,  and  every  where 

Thy  daily  bread  here  see  ! 
Till  death  thy  days  and  duties  end 
With  fearful  foes  must  thou  contend. 

2  Satan,  that  old  malicious  one, 

Shall  seek  thy  soul  to  slay ; 
He  never  leaves  his  work  undone  ! 

He  keeps  no  holiday  ! 
With  ceaseless  rage  and  cursed  spite 
He  roams  the  world  by  day  and  night ! 

3  In  thine  own  members  ev'n  a  law 

Shall  war  against  thy  mind ; 
Thy  thoughts  from  heav'nly  things  shall  draw 

And  with  its  chains  thee  bind  ! 
Against  the  soul,  with  all  its  might, 
The  flesh  shall  wage  unnatur'l  fight. 

4  Since  thou  must  tread  such  dang'rous  ways, 

Be  wise,  then,  and  beware  ! 
Know  that  thy  safety  lies  always 

In  watchfulness  and  pray'r  : 
For  pray'r  and  pains  shall  keep  the  field, 
And  earth  and  hell  be  forced  to  yield  ! 

5  Hero  !  awake,  divinely  armed, 

Fight  till  the  day  be  done ; 
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HOLINESS   AND   TRAYEK.  229,  23U 

Christ  will  not  see  His  soldier  harmed ; 

For  thee  He  vicfry  won  ! 
Be  thou  but  faithful  in  the  strife, 
And  thou  shalt  win  the  crown  of  life. 

Llid  Christian  holiness.  L.  M.— 4  Xo.  12. 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine ! 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  His  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin, 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
With  passion,  envy,  lust  and  pride ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Eeligion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
Whilst  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  His  word. 


230 


Holy  fortitude.  C.  M.~ 4  No.  3. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  folFwer  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 
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231  HOLINESS   AND   PRATER. 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease ; 
When  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 


231 


The  Cross  the  test.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7.-8  No.  19. 

SOME  with  Jesus  are  delighted, 
While  He  speaks  of  joys  to  come, 
Thinking  that  to  them  is  plighted 
After  death  a  happy  home ; 
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HOLINESS   AND   PRAYER.  231 

But  the  "cross" — when  He  declares  it, 
"None  but  he  who  takes  and  bears  it 
Can  my  true  disciple  be; " 
Few — how  few! — to  this  agree. 

2  All  are  pleased  when  "  Come  ye  weary  !  n 

They  can  hear  the  Saviour  say  ; 
But  't  is  language  harsh  and  dreary, 

"Enter  ye  the  narrow  way.'' 
While  "  Hosanna  !  "  men  are  singing, 
All  can  love.     But  when  is  ringing, 
"Crucify  Him  !  " — at  the  sound, 
Nothing  more  of  love  is  found. 

3  While  His  hands  are  food  supplying, 

All  with  joj  His  bounty  take  ; 
When  in  anguish  He  is  lying, 

None  for  His  protection  wake. 
Thus  may  Jesus  have  our  praises, 
While  our  hopes  and  joys  He  raises ; 
But  should  He  His  favors  hide, 
Love  to  Him  would  not  abide. 

•1  Is  thy  joy  in  Christ  arising 

From  thy  love  to  Him  alone  ? 
In  His  sorrows  sympathising. 

Canst  thou  make  His  griefs  thine  own  ? 
Should  He  cease  with  hope  to  bless  thee, 
Should  dark  fears  and  doubts  distiess  thee, 
Still  confiding  could '^  thou  say, 
"Jesus  Thou  art  all  mv  stay?  " 

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232  HOLINESS  AND  PRATER. 

5  In  Thyself,  Lord,  Thou  art  worthy, 
All  our  love  is  but  Thy  due  ; 
Saints  and  angels  cry  before  Thee, 
"Thou  art  holy,  just  and  true  J  " 
Whoso  on  Thy  bright  perfections 
Fixes  all  his  best  affections, 
Has,  in  loving  Thee,  a  part 
That  shall  satisfy  his  heart. 


232 


Following  Christ.  8.7.8.7.8.8.-6  No.  5. 

UP,  follow  me  !  says  Christ  our  Lord ; 
Up,  all  ye  Christians  follow, 
Deny  yourselves,  renounce  the  world. 

Come,  I  your  Saviour  call  you. 
Take  up  your  cross,  endure  each  ill ; — 
Such  is  my  pattern,  such  my  will. 

I  am  the  Light ;  I  go  before ; 

I  shine  by  my  example  : 
Who  would  be  mine,  and  follow  me, 

Of  me  must  be  a  sample. 
I  am  the  way ;  and  well  I  know, 
How  men  their  faith  by  works  would  show. 

Whoever  thinks  to  save  his  life 

Without  me,  sure  shall  lose  it; 
Whoever  in  th'  appointed  strife, 

May  seem  to  lose,  shall  find  it. 
Take  up  your  cross,  and  follow  me, 
Or  you  shall  ne'er  my  glory  see. 
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HOLINESS    AND    PRAYER.  233 

4  So  let  us  then,  with  firm  intent, 

Our  heav'nly  Leader  follow  ; 
Cheerful,  resigned,  and  well  content, 

Keep  near  Hirn  in  all  sorrow. 
The  crown  of  life — eternal  life 
Is  never  won  without  the  strife. 

ZoO  Learning  of  Christ.  7s.— 6  STo.  33. 

GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  pow'r, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 
0  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

0  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suff'ring,  shame  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb, 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
"It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry  : 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay, — 

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234,  235  HOLINESS  AND   PRAYER. 

All  is  solitude  and  gloom, — 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away? 
Christ  is  ris'n ;  he  meets  our  eyes  ! 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

jy  O  jC  Prayer  for  grace  in  trial.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

FATHER  of  all  our  mercies,  Thou 
In  whom  we  move  and  live, 
Hear  us  in  heav'n,  Thy  dwelling,  now, 
And  answer,  and  forgive. 

2  When,  harrassed  by  ten  thousand  foes, 

Our  helplessness  we  feel, 

0  give  the  weary  soul  repose, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  When  dire  temptations  gather  round, 

And  threaten  or  allure, 
By  storm  or  calm,  in  Thee  be  found 
A  refuge  strong  and  sure. 

4  From  day  to  day,  0  may  we  grow 

In  faith,  in  hope,  and  love, 
And  walk  in  holiness  below 
To  holiness  above. 


235 


Habitual  devotion.  C.  M. — 4  Xo.  3. 

"THILE  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  pow'r ! 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 


And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 
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2  Thy  love  the  pow'r  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  bestowed  by  Thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'ry  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill  : 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

(3  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 
The  low'ring  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  : 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee  ! 


236 


Behold  he prayeth.  C.  M— 4  No.  3. 

PRAY'R  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Uttered  or  unexpressed, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

215 


237  HOLINESS   AND  PRAYER. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Pray'r  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Pray'r  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watch-word  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heav'n  with  pray'r. 

5  Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say,  "Behold,  he  prays." 


237 


The  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

OUR  heav'nly  Father,  hear 
The  pray'r  we  offer  now ; 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 


2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

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HOLINESS   AND   PRATER.  238 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  Thy  word  we  live ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  pow'r, 

From  Satan's  wiles,  defend ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  for  ever  be 

Glory  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
The  sceptre,  throne  and  majesty, 
Of  heav'n  and  earth  are  Thine. 


238 


Lord,  remember  me.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

OTHOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  raise  my  soul  to  Thee ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  He  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

3  "When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
0  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day  : 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

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239  HOLINESS  AND   PRATER. 

4  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  shall  be ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  pray'r  of  my  last  breath, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

6  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand 

And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 


239 


Steadfastness.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

OH  Great  High  Priest !  forget  not  me, 
Though  I  have  oft  forgotten  Thee, 
But  give  me  strength  for  all  the  strife, 
And  all  the  toil  and  pain  of  life. 


2  Let  not  a  wav'ring  heart  be  mine, 

That  is  the  world's  and  would  be  Thine ; 
May  I  in  faith  Thy  promise  hold, 
And  never  wander  from  Thy  fold. 

3  Let  me  not  crave  the  wealth  of  earth, 
Its  honors  and  its  giddy  mirth, 

But  still  remember  I  am  Thine, 
And  be  content  that  Thou  art  mine. 
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HOLINESS    AND    PRAYER.  240 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  me  with  Thy  blood, 
And  washed  me  in  the  mystic  flood ; 
Let  not  this  grace  be  all  in  vain, 

Nor  let  me  pierce  Thy  side  again. 

5  To  Thee  I  humbly  raise  mine  eyes, 
Do  not  my  sinful  soul  despise  ; 
Perfect  the  work  Thou  hast  begun, 
And  let  Thy  saving  will  be  done. 

^4:0  Prayer  in  affliction.  C.  M.—  4  Xo.  3. 

T  THANK  Thee,  Saviour  !  for  the  grief, 
JL  Thy  goodness  bids  me  bear, 
And  for  each  word  of  sweet  relief, 
That  saves  me  from  despair. 

2  I  see  but  dimly  all  Thy  ways, 

Xor  may  each  purpose  tell, 
But  this  I  know  to  wake  my  praise  : 
Thou  doest  all  things  well. 

3  And  pleasure  draws  me  to  the  earth, 

And  makes  its  follies  dear, 
While  holy  things  have  higher  worth 
When  mellowed  by  a  tear. 

4  Roses  may  need  the  joyous  light 

Their  beauty  to  reveal, 
But  fairest  stars  in  sorrow's  night, 
That  light  would  but  conceal. 

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2-41  HOLINESS  AND   PRATER. 

5  The  way  of  life  is  by  the  cross, 

.  The  glowing  fires  along, 
Which  serve  to  purge  away  the  dross 
And  make  the  spirit  strong. 

6  To  me,  0  Lord  !  Thy  grace  impart 

Each  trial  to  abide, 
And  ever  let  my  bleeding  heart 
Cling  to  Thy  bleeding  side. 

24: 1  Grace  abounding.  8.7.8.7.8.8.7.-7  No.  2. 

"  Where  sin  abounded,  grace  did  much  more  abound." — Rom.  V.  20. 

A  LMIGHTY  God  !  I  call  to  Thee, 
jljL  By  shame  and  anguish  shaken ; 
Incline  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me 
And  leave  me  not  forsaken ; 

For  who  that  feels  the  pow'r  within 
Of  past  remorse,  and  present  sin, 
Can  stand,  0  Lord,  before  Thee ! 

2  On  Thee  alone  my  stay  I  place, 

All  human  help  rejecting, 
Relying  on  Thy  sov' reign  grace — 
Thy  sov'reign  aid  expecting  \ 
I  rest  upon  Thy  sacred  word 
That  Thou  wilt  not  repel  him,  Lord, 
Who  to  Thy  mercy  fleeth. 

3  And  though  I  travail  all  the  night, 

And  travail  all  the  morrow, 
My  trust  is  in  Jehovah's  might— 
My  triumph  in  my  sorrow ; 
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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTION'S.      242 

Forgetting  not  that  Thou  of  old 
Didst  Israel,  though  weak,  uphold — 
When  weakest.  Thou  most  loving; '. 

For  though  my  sinfulness  is  great,. 

Redeeming  grace  is  greater  : 
Though  Satan's  hosts  should  lie  in  wait. 
Supreme  is  my  Creator  ; 

For  He  my  King  and  Shepherd  is. 
And  when  most  helpless,  most  I'm  His, 
My  strength  and  my  Redeemer  ! 


II.  VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

Ld*TiLi       Glorying  in  the  cross  of  Christ.      L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12, 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
Aud  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
The  vain  things  all  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See  from  His  head — His  hands — His  feet, 

Flow  mingled  love  and  sorrow  down  1 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

221 


243     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

4  Were  all  the  realm  of  nature  mine, 
It  were  an  off' ring  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing — so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul — my  life — my  all. 

^4:0  Happiness  in  the  salvation  of  God.     L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

TNDULQENT  God  !  to  Thee  I  raise 
X  My  spirit  fraught  with  joy  and  praise  : 
And  grateful  bow  before  Thy  throne, 
My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Broad  rivers  ever,  Lord  !  from  Thee, 
Descend  to  bless  and  solace  me : 
Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse, 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse. 

3  And  yet  there  is,  beyond  the  rest, 
One  stream — the  widest  and  the  best— 
Salvation  !  Lo,  the  purple  flood 
Rolls  rich  with  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

4  I  taste — delight  succeeds  to  woe ; 
I  bathe — no  waters  cleanse  me  so  : 
Such  joy  and  purity  to  share, 
I  would  remain  enraptured  there, 

5  Till  death  shall  give  this  soul  to  know 
The  fullness  sought  in  vain  below ; — 
The  fullness  of  that  boundless  sea 
Whence  flowed  the  river  down  to  me. 
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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.     244 

6  My  soul — with  such  a  scene  in  view — 
Bids  mortal  joys  a  glad  adieu ; 
Nor  dreads  a  few  chastising  woes 
Sent  with  such  love — so  soon  to  close. 

244:  Living  to  Christ.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

LET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God ; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  I  fain  would  live, 
From  Him,  my  life,  my  all  receive ; 
To  Him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  Him  alone  with  all  my  pow'rs. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  all ; 
To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call  ; 
He  will  my  ev'ry  want  supply, 
In  time,  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear ; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain ; 
To  live  is  Christ — to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 
Soon  walk  through  ev'ry  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  ev'ry  blissful  plain, — 
To' live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

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245,  246  VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 


245 


Prayer  for  Divine  guidance.         C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

0  GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed ; 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led ! 


2  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  Thee  address  our  prayer ; 
And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand 'ring  footsteps  guide, 
Give  us  each  clay  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  lit  provide. 

4  0  spread  Thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wand 'rings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace  ! 

5  To  Thee,  as  to  our  covenant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign ; 
And  thankful  own  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  Thine. 


246 


Consecration  to  God.  7.7.7.7.7.7.-6  No.  33. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  Thy  will  on  earth  be  done  : 
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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.      247 

Praise  by  all  to  Thee  be  giv'n, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  Thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctify, 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive; 
Claim  me,  for  Thy  service  claim, 
All  I  have  and  all  I  am. 

Take  my  soul  and  body's  pqw'rs  ! 

Take  my  mem'ry.  mind  and  will, 
All  my  goods  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know  and  all  I  feel ; 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do  ; 
Take  my  heart — but  make  it  new  ! 

Now,  0  God,  Thine  own  I  am ; 

Xow  I  give  Thee  back  Thine  own ; 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health  and  fame, 

Consecrate  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Thine  I  live,  thrice  happy  I ; 
Happier  still  if  Thine  I  die. 


247 


Love  to  the  brethren  a  proper  return.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12, 

VOW  be  that  sacrifice  surveyed, 
^\    Which  for  our  souls  the  Saviour  made, 
"While  love  to  sinners  fired  His  heart, 
And  conquered  all  the  killing  smart. 

2  Blest  Jesus,  while  Thy  grace  I  sing, 
What  grateful  tribute  shall  I  bring, 
15  225 


248     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

That  earth  and  heav'n  and  all  may  see 
My  love  to  Him  who  died  for  me  1 

3  That  off'ring,  Lord,  Thy  word  hath  taught; 
Nor  be  Thy  new  command  forgot, 

That,  if  their  Master's  death  can  move, 
Thy  servants  should  each  other  love. 

4  "When  on  the  cross  I  fix  mine  eye, 
Let  ev'ry  sinful  passion  die, 
And  may  I  strive  forever  now 

To  serve,  forgive  and  love  like  Thou. 

24:0  Brotherly  love.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

0,  what  a  pleasing  sight 
Are  brethren  that  agree ! 
How  blest  are  all  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety  ! 


L( 


2  From  those  celestial  springs, 

Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 
As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move, 

And  each  performs  his  part, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Formed  for  the  purest  joys, 

By  one  desire  possessed, 
One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs, 

To  make  each  other  blest. 
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VARIOUS  RELATION'S  AND  AFFECTION'S.     2-19 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 

Where  such  affections  meet ; 
"While  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'rs 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'T  is  the  same  pleasure  fills 

The  breast  in  worlds  above, 
Where  joy,  like  morning-dew,  distills, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

ZxJ     Imitation  of  Christ  in  doing  good.    L.  M.— 4  Xo.  12. 
TT^HEX  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 
T 1     What  were  His  works  from  day  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  pow'i  and  grace, 
Which  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  Thy  steps  pursue  : 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  aives  : 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank, 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he  who  marks  from  day  to  day 
In  gen'rous  acts  his  radiant  way, 

The  same  path  treads  the  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

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250,  251   VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

jL  0  U       Relieving  Christ  in  his  members       C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

JESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace ! 
Thy  bounties  how  complete ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum, 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  Hio;h  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  Thou  exalted  shine  : 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine  ? 

3  But  Thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  Thy  grace, 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  Thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  Thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheered  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see ; 
0  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  Thee. 

L  0  i  "Befiehl  du  deine  Wege."  7s  &  6s.— 8  No.  6. 

pOMMEE  thy  way,  confiding, 
\J  When  trials  here  arise, 
To  Him  whose  hand  is  guiding 
The  tumults  of  the  skies. 

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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.      WW 

There,  clouds  and  tempests,  raging, 

Have  each  their  path  assigned ; 
Will  God.  for  thee  engaging, 

No  waj  of  safety  find  ? 

Trust  in  the  Lord  !  His  favor 

Will  for  thy  wants  provide, 
Regard  His  word  ! — and  ever 

Thy  work  shall  safe  abide. 
When  Borrows  here  overtake  thee, 

And  self-infhcted  care. 
Let  not  thy  God  forsake  thee  ! 

He  listens  for  thy  pray'r. 

Should  Satan  league  his  forces, 

God's  purpose  to  withstand, 
Think  not  their  rage  and  curses 

Can  stay  His  lined  hand  ! 
When  He  makes  known  His  pleasure, 

The  counsel  of  His  will, 
That,  in  its  utmost  measure, 

Will  He  aft  last  fulfill. 

Hope  on  then  ! — weak  believer, 

Hope  on,  and  falter  not ! 
He  will  thy  soul  deliver 

From  deep?  of  troubled  thought. 
Thy  graces  He  will  nourish, 

With  hope  thy  heart  employ, 
Till  faith  and  love  shall  flourish 

And  yield  their  fruits  of  joy. 

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252     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

5  Well  blessed, — His  grace  receiving ! 

God  owns  thee  for  a  son  ! 
With  joy,  and  with  thanksgiving, 

Behold  the  victor's  crown  ! 
Thy  hand  the  palm-branch  raises, — 

God  gives  it  thee,  to  bear  ; — 
Then  shout  aloud  His  praises 

Who  has  removed  thy  care  ! 

6  The  soitows,  Lord,  that  try  us, 

0  bring  them  to  an  end ! 
With  needed  strength  supply  us  ! 

Thy  love  to  us  commend  ! 
That  we,  till  death,  pursuing 

The  best — Thy  chosen — way, 
May  then,  our  life  renewing, 

Praise  Thee  in  endless  day. 

Li  0  £i  God  our  refuge.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12 

GOD  is  the  refuge  we  have  near, 
God  is  the  help  to  which  we  flee, 
Though  earth  be  moved  we  will  not  fear, 
Though  hills  be  carried  to  the  sea. 

2  High  though  the  billows  rage  and  swell, 

Though  mountains  at  the  tempest  quake, 
There  is  a  stream  whose  waters  quell 
The  woes  of  which  His  saints  partake. 

3  The  walls  which,  as  His  own,  He  seals, 

Girt  with  His  circling  aims  rejoice; 
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There  stands  His  fane,  and  there  reveals 
The  present  Deity  His  voice. 

4  As  God,  for  ever  there  abides, 

For  aye  those  walls  shall  near  be  moved, 
He  thence  the  heathen's  noise  derides, 
And  thence  their  kingdoms  are  reproved. 

5  In  solemn  silence  let  the  world 

List  to  the  mandate  of  His  speech, 
Far  o'er  creation  be  it  hurled, 

Far  o'er  the  heathen  let  it  reach, — 

6  That  all  obey  God's  high  behest, 

Glory  to  God  alone  applies  ; 
The  God  of  Hosts  shall  be  our  rest, 
In  Jacob's  God  our  refuge  lies. 

Z  0  O  Hope  in  God's  mercy.  8.7.8.7.S.S.7.— 7  No.  2. 

FROM  deep  distress  to  Thee  I  pray ; 
0  God,  hear  my  entreaty  ! 
Turn  not  Thy  face  from  me  away, 

But  show  Thy  tender  pity  : 
As  judge,  shouldst  Thou  my  deeds  regard, 
In  justice  weighing  due  award, 
How  could  I  stand  the  trial ! 

2  "With  Thee  should  mercy  not  prevail 
To  show  to  man  Thy  favor, 
His  ev'ry  act  his  guilt  would  swell, 
Vain  were  his  best  endeavor. 

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254     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

His  goodness,  in  its  utmost  length, 
Reveals  his  utter  want  of  strength, — 
He  must  rely  on  mercy. 

3  On  God  alone,  and  on  His  grace, 

Can  I  securely  rest  me ; 
He  sees  my  heart,  He  heals  distress, — 

To  Him,  then,  why  not  trust  me  ? 
He  owns  a  Father's  name,  and  knows 
The  full  amount  of  human  woes — 

On  Him  be  my  reliance  ! 

4  Should  comfort  seem  afar  to  keep, 

I'll  not  sink  down  despairing ; 
They  who  in  godly  sorrow  weep 

Shall  find  a  gracious  hearing ; 
Thus  Christians  do,  and  they  are  blest 
In  God,  their  confidence  and  rest, 

Their  comfort  and  Redeemer. 

5  Many  and  great  my  sins,  I  own, 

But  greater  God's  free  mercies : 
From  wrath  I  flee  to  His  dear  Son, 

Who  bore  for  me  its  curses : 
And  He  will  be  my  shepherd  too, 
Will  all  my  troubles  guide  me  through, 

To  rest  with  Him  in  glory. 


254 


Cast  down,  yet  hoping.  8.7.8.7.4.7.-6  No.  34. 

OMY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turned  to  gladness, 


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Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  His  dear  name. 

What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 
Yex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day  ? 

And  thy  sinful  inclinations 
Often  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  : 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  His  gracious  word. 

Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee  ; 
Soon  He'll  bring  thee  home  to  God! 
Therefore  praise  Him — 

Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 


255 


The  blessedness  of  God's  children.    S.  M. — i  Xo.  13. 

MY  Father  !  cheering  name  ! 
0  may  I  call  Thee  mine  ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

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255     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

2  This  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly  : 
What  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

3  Whate'er  Thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  Thou  art  just,  and  good  and  wise : 
0  bend  my  will  to  Thine  ! 

4  Whate'er  Thy  will  ordains, 

0  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 

And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

5  If  anguish  rend  this  frame, 

And  life  almost  depart, 
Is  not  Thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 

7  My  Father  !  blissful  name  ! 

Beyond  expression  dear  : 
If  Thou  admit  my  humble  claim, 

1  bid  adieu  to  fear. 
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256 


The  confidence  of  the  Christian.        C.  M.—4  Xo.  3. 

IT" HEX  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

T 1     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall. 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God.  my  heav'n,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

£dO  i  Following  departed  worthies.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

I)ISE,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 
I   By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 
And  in  example  live ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

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258,  259  VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

3  'Twas  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  ev'ry  foe  ; 
To  His  almighty  pow'r  and  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  Thou  hast  giv'n, 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heav'n. 

Jd  0  O  The  death  of  martyrs.  6s.— 8  No.  13. 

FLLTXG  to  the  heedless  winds, 
Or  on  the  waters  cast, 
Their  ashes  shall  be  watched, 
And  gathered  at  the  last : 
And  from  that  scattered  dust, 
Around  us  and  abroad, 
.  Shall  spring  a  plenteous  seed 
Of  witnesses  for  God. 

2  Jesus  has  now  received 

Their  latest  living  breath ; 
Yet  vain  is  Satan's  boast 

Of  vict'ry  in  their  death  : 
Still,  still,  though  dead,  they  speak, 

And,  triumph-tongue d,  proclaim 
To  many  a  wak'ning  land 

The  one  availing  Name. 


259 


Not  ashamed  of  Christ.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

JESUS  !  and  shaU  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee ! 
236 


VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.      2GO 

Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
TThose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  ev'ning  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon  : 
'T  is  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  7riend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend  ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And,  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  1 


260 


Gratitude  for  GocVs  mercies.  C  H — 4  Xo.  3. 

WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

237 


ZiM  VARIOUS   RELATIONS   AND  AFFECTIONS. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  Thee 

A  grateful  song;  I'll  raise  ; 
But,  0,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 

Ji  O  1  Casting  all  care  on  God.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

/COMMIT  thou  ail  thy  griefs 
\J  And  ways  into  His  hands, 
To  His  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 

Who  earth  and  heav'n  commands,— 
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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.     262 

2  "Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey ; 
He  shall  direct  thy  wand 'ring  feet, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  God ; 

In  duty's  path  go  on ; 
Fix  on  His  word  thy  steadfast  eye ; 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 

4  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care ; 
To  Him  commend  thy  cause ;  His  ear 
Attends  thy  softest  pray'r. 

262  "Jesu !  geh  voran."  5.5.8.8.5.5.-6  No.  17. 

TE8US  !  be  our  Guide, 
V    As  through  life  we  glide  ; 
Faithfully  in  our  behavior 
May  we  follow  Thee,  dear  Saviour, 
Lead  us  by  the  hand 
Through  to  Father-land. 

2  When  the  world  is  cold 
Let  us  to  Thee  hold  ; 
When  the  cup  of  sorrow  draining, 
May  we  do  so  uncomplaining, 
For  through  trials  we 
Find  our  way  to  Thee. 


3  When  affliction's  smart 
Anguishes  the  heart — 


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263  VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

Though  our  life  be  woe  and  weakness, 
Help  us  bear  our  cross  in  meekness ; 
May  we  keep  in  mind, 
God 's  a  Father  kind. 

4  Order  Thou  our  ways, 
Lord  !  through  all  our  days, 
Though  our  path  be  dark  and  cheerless, 
Jesus  with  us,  we'll  be  fearless; 
Open,  when  life's  o'er, 
Lord  !  to  us  Thy  door. 

ju\)0  God  our  light,  trust,  shield  and  reward. 

10.6.10.6.9.9.4.— 7  No.  4. 

GOD  is  my  light ! — 0  !  ne'er,  my  soul,  despair 
In  hours  of  thy  distress  ! 
The  sun  withdraws,  and  earth  is  dark  and  drear  :— 

My  light  will  never  cease ; 
On  days  of  joy  with  splendor  beaming  ;— 
Through  nights  of  grief  its  rays  are  gleaming,— 
God  is  my  light ! 

2  God  is  my  trust ! — My  soul,  be  not  afraid  ! 

Thy  helper  will  abide  : 
"I'll  not  forsake  thee  !  " — He  has  kindly  said,— 

He's  ever  at  thy  side ; 
In  feeble  age  will  yet  stand  by  thee ; 
No  real  good  will  He  deny  thee  : — 
God  is  my  trust ! 

3  God  is  my  shield  ! — Of  me  He  taketh  care 

As  none  beside  could  do ; 

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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.  26* 

He  guards  my  head, — He  watches  ev'ry  hair, 

All  dangers  brings  me  through : 
"While  thousands,  to  vain  helpers  calling, 
On  right  and  left  are  near  me  falling, — 
He  is  my  shield ! 

4  God's  my  reward  ! — Well  pleased  I  forward  go 
The  path  that  He  has  shown  : 
It  has  no  trials  but  my  God  will  know, 

When  He  allots  my  crown. 
I'll  gladly  strive,  the  fight  sustaining, 
Until  in  death  the  vict'ry  gaining, — 
God's  my  reward ! 


264:  O  God!  I  love  Thee.  C.  M  —  4  No.  3. 

MY  God,  I  love  Thee,  not  because 
I  hope  for  Heav'n  thereby ; 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  Thee  not, 
Must  burn  eternally. 


2  Thou,  0  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace ; 

3  And  griefs  and  torments  numberless, 

And  sweat  of  agony, 
Yea.  death  itself;  and  all  for  one 
That  was  Thine  enemy. 

4  Then  why,  0  blessed  Saviour,  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
16  241 


265     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heav'n, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell: 

5  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  reward; 
But  solely  for  Thy  love  to  me, 
0  ever  loving  Lord — 

6  Ev'n  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing, 
Alone  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 


265 


God  the  light  in  darkness.  7s. — 4  No.  17. 

MIDNIGHT  darkness  veils  the  earth, 
Midnight  silence  fills  the  air, 
But  the  Heav'ns  are  robed  in  light, 
And  the  stars  keep  vigil  there. 

2  Did  not  thus  the  day  depart, 

And  the  solemn  night  return, 
Never  should  we  know  how  vast 
Are  the  realms  that  glow  and  burn. 

3  So  'mid  Eden's  verdant  bow'rs, 

Love  was  strewn  by  God  on  high, 
But  the  happy  soul  of  man 

Dreamed  not  He  for  us  would  die. 

4  When  they  wandered  outcast,  lone, 

Far  from  life  and  far  from  God, 
Then  for  them  His  heart  outpoured 

Crimson  drops  on  Calv'ry's  sod. 
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VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS.     266 

5  Ever  thus  from  darkness,  light 
Cometh,  even  in  the  tomb: 
Further,  clearer,  then  we  see, 
When  the  world  around  is  2"loom. 


266 


Trust  in  God.  8.7.8.7.4.4.7.7.-8  No.  5. 

GOD  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er; 
His  will  is  just  and  holy. 
Wherever  He  my  bark  may  steer, 
To  Him  I'll  trust  me  solely ; 
God  is  indeed, 
In  ev'ry  need, 

A  present  help,  and  sov'reign ; 
Then  may  He  ever  govern. 

God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er, 

And,  ne'er  my  faith  deriding, 
Has  led  me  safe  from  year  to  year: 
Then  in  His  love  confiding, 
I'll  calmly  wait — 
For  soon  or  late, 
My  God  who  ^ends  my  sadness, 
Will  turn  my  tears  to  gladness. 

God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er, 

And  He  will  not  forsake  me ; 
His  skill  in  healing  faileth  ne'er — 
To  Him  then  I'll  betake  me ; 
For  He  is  true, 
Ne'er  shall  I  rue, 
That  on  His  word  I  builded 
And  trust  to  Him  have  yielded. 

243 


266     VARIOUS  RELATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 

4  God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er, 

My  life,  my  light,  0  !  never 
Can  He  desire  my  ill — then  here 
I  give  myself  forever, 
In  grief  and  bliss, 
To  God,  who  is 
Himself  each  day  approving 
A  Father,  kind  and  loving. 

5  God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er, 

And,  though  the  cup  He  reaches, 
May  bitter  to  my  taste  appear, 

Enduring  mercy  teaches, 
That  to  my  heart, 
He  will  impart, 
A  timely  balm  of  healing, 
And  end  each  painful  feeling. 

6  God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er ! 

Of  this  shall  naught  deprive  me  ! 
Though  tow'ring  seas  and  tempests  drear 
On  foaming  breakers  drive  me ; 

I  know  that  He, 

Paternally, 

Will  take  me  up  and  shield  me : 

Then,  to  His  hand  I  yield  me. 

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I.    THE   FAMILY    AND    SCHOOLS. 


2d  U  7  ^  wedding  hymn.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

SINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear, 
To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
0  Lord,  we  ask  Thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  wedded  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands ; 
Their  union  with  Thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  Christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

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268  THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  pray'r  and  faith  and  hope ; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here 

0  make  Thy  face  to  shine.; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 

Jd  0  O  Marriage.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

WITH  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays, 
"We  bow  before  th'  eternal  throne, 
And  offer  up  our  humble  praise 
To  Him  whose  name  is  God  alone. 

2  On  this  auspicious  day  draw  near, 

And  shed  Thy  richest  blessings  down  ; 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  with  love  sincere, 
And  all  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

3  Grant  now  Thy  presence,  gracious  Lord, 

And  hearken  to  our  fervent  pray'r ; 
The  nuptial  vow  in  heav'n  record, 
And  bless  the  newly  married  pair. 

4  0  guide  them  safe  this  desert  through, 

'Mid  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
At  length,  with  joy,  Thy  face  to  view 

In  fairer,  better  worlds  above. 
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269 


Praise  for  Mercies.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

IOFtD,  I  would  own  Thy  tender  care, 
J  And  all  Thy  love  to  me ; 
The  food  I  eat,  the  clothes  I  wear, 
Are  all  bestowed  by  Thee. 

2  And  Thou  preserves!  me  from  death 

And  dangers,  ev'ry  hour  : 
I  cannot  draw  another  breath, 
Unless  Thou  give  the  pow'r. 

3  My  health,  and  friends,  and  parents  dear, 

To  me  by  God  are  giv'n ; 
I  have  not  any  blessings  here, 
But  what  are  sent  from  heav'n. 

4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  constant  care 

A  child  can  ne'er  repay; 
But  may  it  be  my  daily  pray'r 
To  love  Thee  and  obey. 


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{  LMIGHTT  Father,  heav'nly  King  I 
XA.  Who  rules  the  world  above  ; 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

To  Thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rise, 

Our  early  vows  we  pay  ; 
And  e'er  the  night  hath  closed  our  eyes, 

We  thank  Thee  for  the  day. 

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271,  272      THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

3  Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind, 

To  us  His  word  bath  giv'n  ; 
That  children,  such  as  we,  may  find 
The  path  that  leads  to  heav'n. 

4  0  Lord,  extend  Thy  gracious  hand, 

To  guide  our  erring  youth ; 

And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 

Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 


271 


Infant's  Prayer.  7s. — 4  No.  17. 

TESUS,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
v    Who,  for  me,  life's  pathway  trod, 
Who,  for  me,  became  a  child ; 
Make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild. 

I  Thy  little  lamb  would  be, 
Jesus,  I  would  follow  Thee  ; 
Samuel  was  Thy  child  of  old, 
Take  me,  too,  within  Thy  fold. 


272 


Advantages  of  religion  in  youth.       C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

HAPPY  is  he  whose  early  years 
Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 


2  'T  is  easier  work,  if  we  begin 
To  serve  the  Lord  betimes ; 
While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sin, 

Are  hardened  by  their  crimes. 
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3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young ; 
With  joy  it  crowns  succeeding  years, 
And  makes  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  Thee,  Almighty  God  I  to  Thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign  : 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  Thine  ! 

5  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 

Employ  our  daily  breath  : 
Thus  we're  prepared  for  future  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

£  |  OPrayerfor  the  children  of  the  church.  L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
From  Thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away. 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found ; 

2  Remember  still  that  tj^ey  are  Thine, 

That  Thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear, 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, — 
The  sign  of  cov'nant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 
0  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be ; 

Remember  all  the  pray'rs  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

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2T4  THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wand'rers  to  Thy  fold  restore. 

*•  i  "x  The  importance  of  educating  youth.      C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

BLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heav'nly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads ; 
0  may  each  tender  bosom  move 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  Gcd  will  well  approve 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  His  name 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 

To  seek  redeeming  grace. 
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6  Almighty  God  !  Thine  influence  shed 
To  aid  this  good  design  : 
The  honors  of  Thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  Thine. 


275 


A  blessing  sought  upon  children.        7s. — 4  Xo.  17. 

GOD  of  mercy,  hear  our  pray'r 
For  the  children  Thou  hast  giv'n  ; 
Let  them  all  Thy  blessings  share, 
Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heav'n. 

2  Cleanse  their  souls  from  ev'ry  stain, 

Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood; 
Let  them  all  be  born  again, 
And  be  reconciled  to  God. 

3  For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry ; 

Bend  Thine  ever-gracious  ear  : 
While  on  Thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  pray'r,  in  mercy  hear. 

2/6  Early  piety.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
How  sweet  the  lily  grows ; 
How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ; 

2  And  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 
The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

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3  By  cool  Siloarn's  shady  rill, 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away ; 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
May  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  pow'r 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  thou,  whose  infancy  was  found 

With  heav'nly  rays  to  shine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine, — 

6  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone ; 
In  childhood,  manhood,  and  in  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own, 

Li  %   %       The  Bible  the  guide  of  the  young.     S.  M.— 4  No.  13 

WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
My  God  to  Thee  I  pray : 
0  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  young, 
To  Thee  the  living  way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  Thy  care ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  ev'ry  snare. 
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3  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 

Renew  by  pow  r  divine  ; 
Unite  it  to  Thyself  alone. 
And  make  me  wholly  Thine. 

4  0  let  Thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

5  To  what  Thy  laws  impart 

Be  my  whole  soul  inclined  : 
0  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 


O  Early  piety.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

01  IX  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth 
•    With  vital  ardor  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose, — 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  pow'rs 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved ; — 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days, 
And  cares  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways  ■ — 

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279  THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

4  Ere  yet  tby  heart  the  woes  of  age, 

With  vain  regret,  deplore, 

And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 

That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
0  then  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  ev'ning  blest. 

L  i  y  Whatever  may  betide.  8.6.8.8.6.-5  No. 

HELP  me,  0  Lord,  to  trust  in  Thee, 
Whatever  may  betide  ; 
Though  health  should  fail,  and  riches  flee, 
Though  friends  the  dearest  far  to  me, 
Be  taken  from  my  side. 

2  I  know  that  sickness,  sorrow,  death, 

Lie  in  the  onward  way ; 
0,  help  me,  in  true-hearted  faith, 
To  rest  on  Jesus'  word  which  saith, 

"  Strength  shall  be  as  thy  day." 

3  In  sickness  passed,  in  dangers  o'er, 

My  helper  Thou  hast  been ; 
Then  should  I,  for  each  coming  hour, 
Trust  childlike  that  thy  love  and  power 

Support  will  yield  again. 

4  Though  in  that  last,  that  darksome  glade, 

Ends  all  our  earthly  view, 
If  but  Thy  voice,  "  Be  not  afraid," 

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Be  heard  amid  its  deepening  shade, 
I'll  calmly  journey  through. 

5  When  this  poor  heart  on  Thee  I  stay, 

On  earth  is  heav'n  begun ; 
Then  love  leads  on  from  day  to  day 
In  duty's  path,  and  helps  me  say, 

11  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done." 

6  Thus  would  I  ever  trust  in  Thee, 

My  Comforter  and  Guide  ; 
For  e'en  though  fears  and  sins  prevail, 
Thy  promises  can  never  fail, 

Whatever  may  betide. 

A  O  U        For  Sunday  School  children.        S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

LORD,  in  the  days  of  youth 
May  we  in  grace  improve, 
And  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 
The  Saviour's  dying  love. 

2  While  some  are  never  taught 

The  way  of  God  with  care, 
We  bless  the  Lord  that  we  are  brought 
To  this  Thy  house  of  pray'r. 

3  Lord,  give  us  ears  to  hear, 

And  hearts  to  understand ; 
In  trouble  may  we  find  Thee  near— 
A  Saviour  close  at  hand. 

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281  THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

4  Through  life's  dark  nigged  road, 

Thus  far  we're  kept  by  Thee  : 
May  heav'n  at  last  be  our  abode, 
Thy  glory  there  to  see. 

5  Blest  be  our  God,  who  lives 

And  reigns  with  boundless  sway ; 
Our  Benefactor  richly  gives  : 
We'll  praise  Him  all  the  day. 

6  Beyond  the  azure  sky, 

We'll  praise  Thee  more  and  more; 
And  through  a  long  eternity 
A  God  in  Christ  adore. 

£  O  J.  Invitation  to  praise,  C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

COME,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above, 
Now  in  our  youthful  days ; 
Bemernber  our  Creator's  love, 
And  lisp  our  Father's  praise. 

2  His  Majesty  will  not  despise 

The  day  of  feeble  things ; 
Grateful  the  songs  of  children  rise, 
And  please  the  King  of  Kings. 

3  He  loves  to  be  remembered  thus, 

And  honored  for  His  grace ; 
Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  like  us 
His  wisdom  calls  forth  praise. 
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4  Glory  to  God,  and  praise  and  power, 
Houor  and  thanks  be  given  ! 
Children  and  cherubim  adore 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 


282 


Praise  to  the  Saviour.  S.  M.— 4  Xo.  13. 

TO  praise  the  Saviour's  name 
Let  little  children  try ; 
While  saints  and  angels  do  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  on  high. 

His  love  in  heav'n  is  sung, 

His  name  is  there  adored ; 
And  children  here,  however  young, 

May  learn  to  praise  the  Lord. 

The  wonders  of  that  love 

No  earthly  tongue  can  tell, 
Which  brought  the  Saviour  from  above. 

To  save  our  souls  from  hell. 


4  For  us  He  wept  and  bled, 

And  suffered  all  His  pain; 
For  us  was  numbered  with  the  dead, 
And  rose  to  life  as;ain. 

5  And  still  for  us  He  prays, 

And  makes  our  souls  His  care ; 
He  loves  to  hear  our  feeble  praise, 

And  listen  to  our  pray'r. 
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283,  284        THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

6  Lord  Jesus  !  grant  that  we 

May  know  Thy  saving  grace  ; 
On  earth  Thy  humble  foll'wers  be ; 
In  heav'n  behold  Thy  face. 

£0O  Remember  now  thy  Creator.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

I)  EMEMBER  thy  Creator  now, 
i  In  these  thy  youthful  days  ; 
He  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow ; 
He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

Seek  Him  while  He  is  near ; 
For  evil  days  will  come  when  thou 
Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 

3  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

His  willing  servant  be  \ 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bow, 
He  will  remember  thee. 

4  Almighty  God  !  our  hearts  incline 

Thy  heav'niy  voice  to  hear ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  Thine, 
Devoted  to  Thy  fear. 

Zo4:      '        The  assembled  school  L.  M—  4  No.  12 

ASSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
0  Lord,  Thy  blessing  we  implore; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  Thy  day. 
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2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  Thee  ascends 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes  and  friends ; 
And  when  we  in  Thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar ; 

And  praise  Thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 

JiOO  The  hope  of  the  church.  L.  M.— 4  Xo.  12. 

CHILDHOOD  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seem  ! 
Their  beauty  passes  like  a  dream, 
And  soon  or  late  the  loveliest  bloom 
Will  fade  and  wither  in  the  tomb. 

2  Yet  in  our  charge  with  hope  we  trace 
The  features  of  a  future  race, 

And  in  these  useful  classes  see 
The  seed  of  churches  yet  to  be. 

3  God  of  the  church,  which  must  remain 
While  generations  wax  and  wane, 
For  this  we  toil, — 0  deign  to  bless 
The  humble  effort  with  success. 

4  Hence,  fill  Thy  courts  with  songs  of  praise, 
Hence,  ministers  and  people  raise, 

And  hence,  supply  the  failing  bands 
That  bear  Thy  word  to  heathen  lands. 

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286  THE  FAMILY  AND  SCHOOLS. 

6  We  plead  Thy  promise,  sov'reign  Lord, 
While  thus  we  pray  with  one  accord ; 
E'en  as  Thy  promise  let  it  be, 
For,  touching  this,  we  all  agree. 

£o  O        The  triumph  of  the  gospel.         7s  &  6s.— 8  No.  6. 
Many  shall  run  to  and  fro,  and  knowledge  shall  be  increased. — Dan.  xii.  4. 

WHERE  rolls  the  stormy  billow 

T 1     Along  the  troubled  deep  ; 
Where  verdant  prairies  pillow 

The  sunbeams  as  they  sleep ; 
Where  hills  with  heav'n  are  blending ; 

Where  spreads  the  dreary  waste ; 
Where  torrents  are  descending, 

The  gospel  heralds  haste. 

2  The  forest  dark  is  hushing 

The  murmur  of  the  blast, 
While  melodies  are  gushing 

Unknown  in  ages  past ; 
And  softly,  sweetly  stealing 

Upon  the  desert  air, 
The  Sabbath  bells  are  pealing, 

To  wake  the  voice  of  pray'r. 

3  Lord !  in  Thy  mercy  speeding, 

Thy  chosen  heralds  guide, 
That  they  in  triumph  leading 

Thy  people  scattered  wide ; 
From  ev'ry  clime  and  nation 
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May  gather  them  in  one, 
Till  earth  with  adoration 
Hails  the  eternal  Son  ! 

4  Till  in  each  mortal  dwelling, 

As  in  Thy  realms  above, 
High  songs  of  praise  are  swelling 

To  hymn  redeeming  love  ; 
Till  ev'ry  home  's  an  altar, 

Where  holy  hearts  set  free 
In  service  never  falter 

Unchanged  in  love  to  Thee. 

£0  i  Prayer  for  a  blessing.  8s  &  7s.— 4  No.  16. 

HEAY'XLY  Father !  grant  Thy  blessing 
On  th'  instructions  of  this  day ; 
That  our  hearts,  Thy  fear  possessing, 
May  from  sin  be  turned  away. 

2  We  are  told  Thy  powr  can  reach  as 

Whatsoever  place  we're  in; 

And  the  Holy  Scriptures  teach  us 

Thou  wilt  surely  punish  sin. 

3  We  have  wandered,  0  forgive  us  ! 

We  have  wished  from  truth  to  rove ; 
Turn,  0  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  our  hearts  to  love 


We  have  learned  that  Christ  the  Saviour 
Lived  to  teach  us  what  is  good ; 


261 


288,  289  NATIONAL  RELATIONS. 

Died  to  gain  for  us  Thy  favor, 
And  redeem  us  by  His  blood. 

6  For  His  sake,  0  God,  forgive  us ! 
Guide  us  to  that  happy  home, 
Where  the  Saviour  will  receive  us, 
And  where  sin  can  never  come. 


o: 


J!tO  O  Blessing  asked.  6s  &  8s.— 6  No.  11. 

^N  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow ; 
The  pow'r  is  Thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 


II.     NATIONAL    RELATIONS. 

£/Ot)  Prayer  for  peace.  L.  M. — 4  No.  19. 

WHILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  Thy  sword, 
0  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  Thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

8  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  Thine  ears : 
Oft  has  Thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 
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NATIONAL    RELATIONS.  290 

3  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn — 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ! 

0  spare  our  guilty  country — spare 

The  church  which  Thou  hast  planted  here. 

4  We  plead  Thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  Thy  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  Thy  gracious  promises — 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

5  These  pleas,  presented  at  Thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

£t/\)       Praise  for  deliverance  and  peace.       7s. — 4  No.  17. 

PEACE!  the  welcome  sound  proclaim; 
Dwell  with  rapture  on  the  theme  : 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain ; 
Peace  on  earth  !  good-will  to  men  ! 

2  Breezes  !  whisp'ring  soft  and  low, 
Gently  murmur  as  ye  blow  ; 
Now,  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

3  Ocean's  billows  far  and  wide, 
Piolling  in  majestic  pride  ! 

Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain  : 
Peace  on  earth  !  good-will  to  men  ! 

263 


291  NATIONAL  RELATIONS. 

4  Yocal  songsters  of  the  grove, 
Sweetly  chant  in  notes  of  love  : 
Now  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

5  Mortals,  who  these  blessings  feel ! 
Christians,  who  before  Him  kneel ! 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain : 
Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men! 

Z  t)  1  Public  humiliation.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

GREAT  Maker  of  unnumbered  worlds, 
And  whom  unnumbered  worlds  adore, 
Whose  goodness  all  Thy  creatures  share, 
While  nature  trembles  at  Thy  pow'r, — 

2  Thine  is  the  hand  that  moves  the  spheres, 

That  wakes  the  wind  and  lifts  the  sea; 
And  man,  who  moves  the  lord  of  earth, 
Acts  but  the  part  assigned  by  Thee. 

3  While  suppliant  crowds  implore  Thine  aid, 

To  Thee  we  raise  the  humble  cry ; 
Thine  altar  is  the  contrite  heart, 
Thine  incense  the  repentant  sigh. 

4  0  may  our  land,  in  this  her  hour, 

Confess  Thy  hand  and  bless  the  rod, 
By  penitence  make  thee  her  Friend, 

And  find  in  Thee  a  guardian  God. 
2^4 


THANKSGIVING    AND    THE    SEASONS.      202,  293 


292 


Prayer  for  national  gratitude  and  holiness. 
L.  M.-4  No.  12. 

LORD,  let  Thy  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  saved  by  Thine  almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 
To  Jhee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

2  Let  evVy  sacred  temple  raise 
Triumphant  songs  of  holy  praise  ; 
Let  ev'ry  peaceful,  private  home 
A  temple,  Lord,  to  Thee  become. 

3  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 

To  walk  as  in  Thy  glorious  sight  ; 
Still  in  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


III.     THANKSGIVING    AND    THE    SEASONS. 


293 


Universal  adoration.  L.  M. — 4  fto.  12. 

BEFOEE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create — and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wand 'ring  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 

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894  THANKSGIVING   AND   THE   SEASONS. 

What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Zt/ j:  The  seasons  crowned  with  goodness.    L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

ETERNAL  source  of  ev'ry  joy  ! 
Well  may  Thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  Thy  temple  we  appear 
To  hail  Thee  sov'reign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole ! 
The  sun  is  taught  by  Thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry  spring,  at  Thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  load  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coast,  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  softened  by  Thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

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5  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 
And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 

With  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  in  Thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

Ld  t)  D  Summer — a  harvest  hymn.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3, 

TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
M j  soul,  wake  all  thy  pow'rs  : 
He  calls,  and  at  His  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  cov'nant  with  the  earth  He  keeps ; 

My  tongue,  His  goodness  sing ; 

Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 

His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  Thy  beams 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

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296  THANKSGIVING  AND  THE   SEASONS. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 
Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

296  Autumn.  L.  M.-4  No.  12. 

GREAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year ; 
As  time,  with  rapid  pinions  flies, 
May  ev'ry  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  Thy  favor  crowned  our  days, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays ; 

No  deadly  cloud  our  sky  has  veiled, 
No  blasting  winds  our  path  assailed. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  rolled, 
And  filled  our  fields  with  waving  gold ; 
Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stored ! 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord  ? 

4  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  grace : 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour ! 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  low'r ! 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heav'n  to  rise  and  shine ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  Thy  love  ! 
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297 


God's  goodness.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

GRExVT  is  our  God,  and  merciful : 
His  ev'ry  work  His  pow'r  displays ; 
The  earth  is  of  His  goodness  full ; 
The  seasons  celebrate  His  praise. 

2  0,  bow  ye  lowly  at  His  feet, 

And  come  into  His  courts  with  fear  : 
Our  God  is  good,  as  He  is  great, 

And  with  His  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

3  The  seasons  in  their  turn  display 

His  wisdom  and  His  pow'r  divine ; 
They  all  confess  His  sov' reign  sway, 
And  in  them  does  His  goodness  shine. 

4  When  in  the  summer's  heat  we  faint 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  God  is  near  : 
He  never  lets  His  creatures  want, 

But  with  His  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

5  He  sends  the  plenteous  show'r  from  heav'n : 

He  bids  the  earth  produce  us  food  : 
By  Him  all  happiness  is  giv'n, 

And  all  His  works  declare  Him  good. 

6  In  trials  bend  beneath  the  rod, 

And  wash  it  with  repentant  tear ; 
He  who  corrects  thee  is  thy  God, 

Who  crowns  with  goodness  all  the  year. 

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»98  THANKSGIVING   AND   THE  SEASONS. 

%L  U  O  A  harvest  hymn.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

0|  FOUNT  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
•    How  rich  Thy  bounties  are! 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  Thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  Thine; 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew; 
Thou  mad'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine, 
And  gav'st  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  various  mercies  from  above 

Matured  the  swelling  grain ; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  Thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  Thy  gracious  sway ; 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails : 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails. 
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IT.     PAILY    DEVOTION. 


_  O  u  Mercies  renewed  morning  and  evening.  L  M. — 4  No.  12. 

MY  God.  how  endless  is  Thy  love  ! 
Thy  gifts  are  ev'ry  ev'ning  new, 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Come  gently  down  like  early  dew. 


2  Thou  spread's!  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  pow'rs. 

3  I  yield  myself  to  Thy  command, 

To  Thee  devote  my  nights  and  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  Thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


d\)  U       Hymn  for  morning  and  evening.       C.  M. — 4  No,  3. 
["OSANNA  with  a  cheerful  sound 
To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 
Ten  thousand  snares  our  path  surround, 
And  vet  secure  we  stand. 


H( 


How  wondrous  is  that  mighty  pow'r 
Which  formed  us  with  a  word ! 

And  ev'ry  day,  and  ev'ry  hour, 
TVe  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

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$01,  302  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  joy  and  safety  brings  ; 
Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  His  sheltering  wings. 

OU  1       Morning  and  evening.       L.  M.    6  lines. — 6  No.  12. 
TTTIiEN",  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
T I     The  morning-light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
0  Sun  of  righteousness  divine  ! 
On  me,  with  beams  of  mercy,  shine ) 
Chase  all  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  ana  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest ; 
And,  as  each  morning-sun  shall  rise, 

0  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

3  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Thy  heav'nly  radiance,  Jesus!  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying-bed ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  mx  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face,  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

OuZ        Praise  to  God  in  the  morning.        C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

LORD  of  my  life  !  0  may  Thy  praise 
Employ  my  noblest  pow'rs. 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours  ! 
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2  Preserved  by  Tby  almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  ev'ry  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spreads 

And  I  unconscious  lay  ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

4  0  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend  : 
From  ev'ry  trespass,  ev'ry  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

5  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  Thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

O  U  O  God's  goodness.  9s  &  Ss,— 8  Xo.  4. 

[OW  great  the  goodness  of  th'  Almighty! 


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Hath   he  a  soul  it  doth  not  move 
Who  stifles  with  ungrateful  coldness 

The  praises  due  for  boundless  love  ? 
No  !  be  it  my  chief  duty  ever 

His  loving  kindness  to  record  ! 
The  Lord  hath  never  me  forgotten, 

0  ne'er  my  soul  forget  thy  Lord ! 

2  0,  Father  !  let  Thy  love  and  goodness 
Be  present  evermore  to  me, 
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304,  305  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

And  all  my  resolution  strengthen 
To  dedicate  my  life  to  Thee; 

In  sorrow  let  them  be  my  comfort, 
In  gladness  let  me  know  their  pow'r, 

And  let  them  in  my  bosom  conquer 
The  fear  of  my  departing  hour. 


304  Morning.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

^TOW  that  the  star  of  day  hath  ris'n, 

0  God  we  humbly  pray 

That  Thou,  the  Uncreated-Light, 

Thyself  wilt  guide  our  way. 


N' 


2  May  neither  tongue  nor  hand  offend, 

Nor  mind  vain  thought  abide, 
Upon  the  lips  let  simple  truth, 
Love  in  the  heart  preside. 

3  While  flows  the  day  now  new  begun, 

0  Christ,  our  watch  and  ward, 
The  gates  of  sense,  that  hell  assails, 
From  ev'ry  danger  guard. 

4  Grant  that  each  daily  work  of  ours 

May  to  Thy  glory  tend, 
And  ev'ry  deed  begun  in  Thee, 
In  Thee,  with  blessing,  end. 


b  0  5  A  daily  prayer.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

LORD,  my  God,  to  Thee  I  cry, 
To  Thee  I  lift  my  heart ; 


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DAILY    DEVOTION.  306 

0  hear  me  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
To  me  Thy  grace  impart. 

When  early  morning  lights  the  sky, 

Let  me  before  Thee  fall — 
0,  may  I  find  Thy  presence  nigh, 

My  Priest,  my  King,  my  All. 

When  mid-day  beams  descend  on  me, 

0  guide  my  footsteps  then, 
Lest  I  be  drawn  from  truth  and  Thee 

By  worldly-minded  men. 

And  when  the  shadows  of  the  night 

Are  dark'ning  all  the  land, 
0  let  me,  trusting  in  Thy  might, 

Rest  safely  on  Thy  hand. 

5  0  Lord,  my  God,  while  here  I  move, 
Till  I  am  called  away, 
Let  day  by  day  my  actions  prove 
My  love  to  Thee,  I  pray. 

O  U  t)  Resolutions  in  the  morning.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

WAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  gladly  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  By  influence  of  the  light  divine, 
Let  thy  own  light  to  others  shine ; 
Reflecting  heaven's  kindly  rays 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

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DAILY  DEVOTION. 


3  Lord  !  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew  : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design  to  do  or  say ; 

That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me,  while  I  slept ! 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 


307 


Morning.  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

WE  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee, 
0  Day-star  from  on  high  ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  Thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

0  let  Thine  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 
The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 

Which  shade  the  universe ! 


3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 
How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 
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4  0  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day ; 
May  Jesus'  blood,  like  morning  dew, 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 
And  live  this  short,  revolving  day, 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

6  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  one  in  three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was.  is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 

OUO  Morning  prayer.  7.7.7.7.— 4  No.  17. 

VTOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone, 
Jj|    Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  I  be  Thine  to-day — 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  cleanse  my  sight, 
In  Thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
Help  me  labor,  help  me  pray. 

3  Keep  my  haughty  passions  bound ; 
Save  me  from  my  foes  around  ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  me  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

r  J  277 


300  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

4  When  my  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  !  receive  me  then  at  last ! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more,. 
When  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 

O  U  t/  Morning  worship.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

AGAIN,  from  calm  and  sweet  repose, 
I  rise  to  hail  the  dawn ; 
Again  my  waking  eyes  unclose, 
To  view  the  smiling  morn. 

2  Great  God  of  love!  Thy  praise  I'll  sing; 

For  Thou  hast  safely  kept 
My  soul  beneath  Thy  guardian  wing, 
And  watched  me  while  I  slept. 

3  To  Thee  be  glory,  gracious  Lord ; 

Oh,  teach  my  heart  to  pray, 
And  Thy  blest  Spirit's  help  afford 
To  guide  me  through  the  day. 

4  Let  ev'ry  thought  and  word  accord 

With  Thy  most  holy  will ; 
Each  deed  the  precepts  of  Thy  word 
With  pious  aim  fulfill. 

5  From  danger,  sin  and  ev'ry  ill, 

My  constant  guardian  prove  ; 
Oh,  sanctify  my  heart,  and  fill 

With  thoughts  of  holy  love. 
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O  X  U  Morning  prayer.  7s  &  6s.— 8  No.  6. 

SOON  as  the  morn  with  roses 
Bedecks  the  dew)'  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 
Upon  the  ocean's  breast ; 
Our  voice  in  supplication, 

Jehovah,  Thou  shalt  hear; 
Oh,  grant  us  Thy  salvation, 
And  be  Thou  ever  near. 

2  By  Thee  through  life  supported, 

We  pass  the  dang'rous  road, 
By  heav'nly  hosts  escorted 

Up  to  their  bright  abode ; 
There  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Our  toils  and  conflicts  o'er, 
And  day  and  night  adore  Thee, 

For  ever,  evermore. 

O  J.  1  Lord's  dap  morning.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3 

kN  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose 
f   Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  ! 
He  died  to  vanquish  all  my  foes, 
And  lives  again  to  save. 


o: 


This  is  the  day  for  holy  rest, 

Yet  clouds  will  gather  soon, 
Except  my  Lord  become  my  guest, 

And  put  my  harp  in  tune. 

279 


312  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

3  No  heav'nly  fire  my  heart  can  raise, 

Without  the  Spirit's  aid ; 
His  breath  must  kindle  pray'r  and  praise, 
Or  I  am  cold  and  dead. 

4  On  all  the  flocks  Thy  Spirit  pour, 

And  saving  health  convey ; 
A  sweet,  refreshing  Sunday  show'r 
Will  make  them  sing  and  pray. 

5  Direct  Thy  Shepherds  how  to  feed 

The  flocks  of  Thine  own  choice; 
Give  savor  to  the  heav'nly  bread, 
And  bid  the  folds  rejoice. 


O  1  Z  Evening.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

ND  now  the  sun  hath  sunk  to  rest, 
Again  we  bend  the  knee, 
And  meekly  lift  our  ev'ning  thoughts 
0  God  and  King  to  Thee : 


A' 


2  To  Thee  whom  seraph  hosts  adore, 

Whom  friends  believe  and  fear, 
Whose  mercy  seat,  in  skies  above, 
To  contrite  hearts  is  near. 

3  Drive  evil  thoughts  and  dreams  afar, 

And  waking  or  asleep, 
May  heav'nly  peace,  Thy  peace,  0  God, 

Through  Christ,  our  bosoms  keep. 
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DAILY   DEVOTION.  313 

4  Let  mercy  fall  on  us  like  dew, 

And  angel  pinions  play 
Around  us  while  the  hours  of  night 
In  silence  pass  away. 

5  Each  night  beside  the  sable  gate 

Of  death  the  sleeper  lies, 
And  if  we  pass  its  portals,  Lord, 
Let  Eden  greet  our  eyes. 

OlO  Evening  hymn.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

GLORY  to. Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Safe  under  Thy  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  Lord,  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  Thy  paternal  care ; 

'Tis  heav'n  on  earth,  'tis  heav'n  above, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  love. 

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314,  315  DAILY  DEVOTION. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

O  1 4  Evening.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

TNDULGENT  Father,  by  whose  care 
A  I've  passed  another  day, 
Let  me  this  night  Thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  Thy  face  \ 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  Thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  Thy  love ; 
And  ev'ry  hour  Thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  close  my  eyes, 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me  to  heav'n  and  glory  rise, 
'T  enjoy  Thy  smiling  face. 

O  A  0  Thoughts  upon  retiring.  S.  M.— -4  No.  13. 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
The  ev'ning  shades  appear, 
0  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 
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316 


2  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

3  And  when  I  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run : 

4  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  I  may  in  Thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  Thy  love. 


316 


Lord's  day  evening.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

TT7HEX,  0  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 
1 1     Behold  Thee  all  serene  ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  Holy  day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ! 


2  Assist  me.  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares  ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  pray'rs. 

3  Belease  my  soul  from  ev'ry  chain, 

No  more  hell's  captive  led  ; 

And  pardon  Thy  repenting  child 

For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 


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317  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  0  spare  the  soul 

That  gives  itself  to  Thee ; 

Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 

And  give  Thyself  to  me. 

5  Thy  Spirit,  0  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  rest  without  an  end. 

Ol  |  An  evening  song.  C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

GEE  AT  Sov'reign,  let  mine  ev'ning  song 
Like  holy  incense  rise  ! 
Assist  the  off 'rings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercies  stood  prepared. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompassed- me  around, 
But  0 !  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found. 

4  "What  have  I  done  for  Him  TTho  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 

Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 
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DAILY    DEVOTION'.  31S,  319 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  Thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  Thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  Thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

OlO  Evening  hymn.  Ss  &  75. — 6  Xo.  15. 

THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  as, 
Soon  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesus,  Thou  our  guardian  be, 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 

In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose  ; 
And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

0 1 1/  The  Lord's  Prayer.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

OUR  Father !  who  dost  dwell  on  high 
In  heav'n,  so  far  above  our  sight; 
All  hallowed  be  Thy  name  we  cry, 
Thy  glorious  name,  so  great  in  might. 

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319  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come !  0  haste  the  time 

When  all  shall  bow  before  Thy  throne ; 
When  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  clime, 
Shall  Thy  supreme  dominion  own. 

3  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  0  Lord ! 

As  it  is  done  in  heav'n  above ; 
Where  angel-hosts  perform  Thy  word, 
With  holy  zeal  and  ardent  love. 

4  Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 

With  ev'ry  other  needed  good ; 
And  while  our  bodies  thus  are  fed, 
Feed  Thou  our  souls  with  angel's  food. 

5  Remit  our  sins,  0  Lord !  we  pray, 

Repeated  ev'ry  hour  we  live; 
Forgiving  grace  to  us  display, 
As  we  each  other's  faults  forgive. 

6  Save  from  or  bring  us  safely  through 

Temptation's  sharp  and  trying  hour ; 
Preserve  us  from  all  evil,  too, 

And  guard  our  souls  from  Satan's  power 

7  Thine  is  the  pow'r,  the  kingdom  Thine, 

And  Thine  the  glory  evermore  ; 
Let  all  in  heav'n  and  earth  combine 
Thy  name  for  ever  to  adore. 
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DAILY   DEVOTION.  320,  321 

O  mm  \)       Prayer  for  divine  protection.       8s  &  75. — 4  No.  16. 

[AVIOTJR  !  breathe  an  ev'ning  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  eyelids  seal  ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 


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2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Anofel-sruards  from  Thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee  : 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heav'n  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

OZ  J-         Prayer  for  Divine  Peace.         8s  &  7s.— 4  No.  1& 

PEACE  be  to  this  habitation, 
Peace  to  all  who  dwell  therein, 
Peace  the  earnest  of  salvation, 
Peace  the  fruit  of  pardoned  sin; 

2  Peace  that  speaks  the  heav'nly  Giver, 
Peace  to  worldly  minds  unknown, 
Peace  divine,  that  lasts  forever, 
Peace  that  comes  from  God  alone. 

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322  DAILY   DEVOTION. 

3  Jesus,  Prince  of  Peace,  be  near  us, 

Fix  in  all  our  hearts  Thy  home : 

With  Thy  gracious  presence  cheer  us, 

Let  Thy  sacred  kingdom  come ; 

4  Raise  to  heav'n  our  expectation, 

Give  our  favored  souls  to  prove 
Glorious  and  complete  salvation 
In  the  realms  of  bliss  above. 

O  w  w        Confidence  in  God  at  evening.       L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on ; 
Thus  far  His  pow'r  prolongs  my  day3 ; 
And  ev'ry  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  His  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  He  forgives  my  follies  past, 

And  strength  supplies  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  of  my  head  : 
His  ever  watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  Thy  name  forbids  my  fear; 

0  may  Thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving-kindness  on  my  heart ! 
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DAILY  DEVOTION.  323,  324 

oZo  Evening  hymn.  7s.— 6  No.  33. 

YTOW  from  labor  and  from  caro 
JLi    Ev'ning  shades  have  set  me  free ; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  pray'r 

Lord  !  I  would  converse  with  Thee ; 
Oh  !  behold  me  from  above, 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe, 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys  ; 
Naught  can  charm  me  here  below 

But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice ; 
Lord  forgive,  Thy  grace  restore, 
Make  me  Thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day, 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour ; 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray, 

For  the  Spirit's  quick'ning  pow'r, 
Grateful  notes  to  Thee  I  raise ; 
Oh  !  accept  my  song  of  praise. 

SZ4:  Evening  hymn.  C.  M.~ 4  No.  3. 

^EAE  Saviour,  draw  my  soul  away 
From  ev'ry  cumb'ring  care, 
To  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 
In  humble  grateful  pray'r. 


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2  0  let  me  haste  alone  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear ; 
My  Father's  promises  to  plead 

Where  none  but  He  can  hear. 
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324  DAILY  DEVOTION. 

3  Teach  me  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore  ; 
My  sorrows  and  my  cares  to  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4  0  teach  my  soul  by  faith  to  view 

Those  brighter  scenes  in  heav'n ; 
And  thus  my  failing  strength  renew 
When  here  by  tempests  driv'n. 

5  Oh,  Saviour,  when  life's  day  is  o'er 

Let  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  and  soothing  as  this  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 
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I.     DEATH. 


325 


AUe  Menschenmussensterben.  S.7.8.7.S.S.7.7.— 8X0.  19 

ALL  must  die  !  there 's  no  exception ; 
Flesh — 'tis  all  alike  but  grass  ! 
All  that  live  roust  see  corruption, 

Saints,  tkro*  death  to  glory  pass. 
This  vile  body  here  must  perish, 
Ere,  immortal,  it  can  cherish 
Holy  joys,  the  free  reward 
For  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord. 

Life  on  earth  can  I  then  covet 

Longer  than  my  God  shall  please  ? 
When  above  He  would  remove  it 

I  will  greet  the  soul's  release. 
For,  thro'  what  my  Saviour  suffered, 
Freedom  from  the  curse  is  offered  ; 

He  has  promised, — and  to  faith 

Gives  the  vict'ry  over  death. 

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326  DEATH. 

3  Death — for  me  the  Saviour  bore  it,— 

Dying — won  for  me  the  prize  : 
Life — in  bliss  will  He  restore  it, — 

Shall  I  not  then  joyful  rise 
From  this  world  of  sin  and  anguish, 
To  that  world  for  which  I  languish,— 

There  the  Three  in  One  adore 

With  His  saints  forevermore? 

4  Happy  spirits,  ever  living, 

Thousand  thousands,  all  as  one, 
Robed  in  light,  their  praises  giving, 

Here  rejoice  before  the  throne. 
There  the  seraphim  are  shining, 
Ever  new  their  song  beginning, — 
"Holy!  Holy!  Holy  Lord  ! 
"Be  Thy  holy  name  adored  !  " 

5  "Worthies,  there,  of  sacred  story, 

Prophets,  patriarchs  are  met ; 
There,  apostles  too,  in  glory 

Fill  their  thrones  by  Jesus  set ; 
All  the  saints  that  have  ascended 
Age  on  age,  through  time  extended, 

There,  in  blissful  concert,  sing 

Hallelujahs  to  their  King. 


326 


The  vanity  of  man  as  mortal,         C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 

And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 
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DEATH.  327 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast ; 

A  fleeting  hour  of  time : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  His  flow'r  and  prime. 

3  Vain  race  of  mortals,  see  them  move, 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show ; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore  : 
They  toil  for  whom  they  do  not  know, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  resign  my  earthly  hope, 

Iffy  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

O  *L  \     Christ 's  presence  makes  death  easy,    L.  LI.— 4  3To.  12. 
TT^HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 
T  T    What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

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328  DEATH. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away : 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  His  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


oZo  Death  of  an  infant  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

10  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flow'r, 
Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour ; 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 


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2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  healing  art 

To  soothe  the  anguish  of  the  heart? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh : 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 
Till  dying  hope  revives  again ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 
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DEATH.  329,  330 

oZo  Death  of  a  child.  7s.— 4  No.  17. 

MOURN  not  ye  whose  child  hath  found 
Purer  skies  and  holier  ground ; 
Flow'rs  of  bright  and  pleasant  hue, 
Free  from  thorns  and  fresh  with  dew. 

2  Mourn  not  ye  whose  child  hath  fled 
From  this  region  of  the  dead, 

To  yon  winged  angel-band, 
To  a  better,  fairer  land. 

3  Knowledge  in  that  clime  doth  grow 
Free  from  weeds  of  toil  and  wo, 
Joys  which  mortals  may  not  share ; 
Mourn  ye  not,  your  child  is  there. 

3  O  0  Death  of  a  Scholar.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

^EATH  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 


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A  brother  from  our  side, — 
Just  in  the  morning  of  his  day, 
As  young  as  we,  he  died. 

2  Not  long  ago,  he  filled  his  place, 

And  sat  with  us  to  learn  : 
But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 

3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  short, 

Our  days  may  fly  as  fast ; 
0  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thought 
That  this  may  be  our  last ! 

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331  DEATH. 


4  All  needful  strength  is  Thine  to  give ; 
To  Thee  our  souls  apply 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  us  fit  to  die. 


331 


The  death  and  burial  of  a  saint.      C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 
TT7HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  ? 
IT     Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
?T  is  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  His  arms. 


2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
His  light  dispelled  its  gloom. 

4  The  graves  of  all  His  saints  He  blessed, 

And  softened  ev'ry  bed  ; 
"Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  He  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 

At  the  great  rising-day. 
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DEATH.  332 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise  ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

Oo2i         Death  of  the  righteous.         6.6.8.6.8.S.— 6  Xo.  24. 

THIS  place  is  holy  ground ; 
World,  with  thy  cares  away ; 
Silence  and  darkness  reign  around, 

But  soon  the  break  of  day — 
The  resurrection  dawn  appears, 
To  shine  upon  this  scene  of  tears. 

2  Behold  the  bed  of  death, 

This  pale  and  lovely  clay ! 
Heard  ye  the  sobs  of  parting  breath? 

Marked  ye  the  eye's  last  ray? 
No  !  life  so  sweetly  ceased  to  be, 
It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

3  Could  tears  revive  the  dead, 

Then  floods  should  swell  our  eyes; 
Could  sighs  recall  the  spirit  fled, 

We  would  not  quench  our  sighs 
Till  love  illumed  this  altered  mien, 
And  all  th'  embodied  soul  were  seen. 

4  Inter  the  dead,  and  weep 

In  stillness  o'er  the  lost ; 
Inter  the  dead ;  in  Christ  they  sleep, 

Who  bore  on  earth  His  cross. 
Soon  from  the  grave  the  dust  shall  rise 
In  His  own  image  to  the  skies. 

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333  DEATH. 

OOO  Hope  in  death.  9s  &  83.-6  No.  6< 

TTTHO  knows  how  near  my  life's  expended? 
T I     Time  flies,  and  death  is  hasting  on : 
How  soon,  my  term  of  trial  ended, 

May  heave  my  last  expiring  groan ! 
For  Jesus'  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  all  be  well ! 

2  My  many  sins  ! — 0  veil  them  over 

With  merits  of  Thy  dying  Son  ! 
I  here  Thy  richest  grace  discover, — 

Here  find  I  peace,  and  here  alone: 
And,  for  His  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  it  be  well ! 

3  His  bleeding  wounds  give  me  assurance 

That  Thy  free  mercy  will  abide ; 
Here  strength  I  find  for  death's  endurance, 

And  hope  for  all  I  need  beside  : 
For  Jesus'  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  it  be  well ! 

4  Naught  shall  my  soul  from  Jesus  sever, 

Nor  life,  nor  death; — things  high,  nor  low: 
I  take  Him  as  my  Lord  for  ever, 

My  future  trust,  as  He  is  now : 
And  for  His  sake,  when  flesh  shall  fail, 
With  me,  0  God,  may  it  be  well. 

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331 


B  I  u*  by  death.  C.  M.— 4  Xo.  3. 

SO  OX,  in  the  grave  my  flesh  shall  rest, 
My  soul  from  earth  remove, 
And,  in  the  Saviour's  glory  dressed, 
Shall  reach  the  home  I  love; — 

2  My  friends — the  whole  celestial  choir ; 

My  ev'ry  feeling — joy; 
To  honor  God — my  one  desire; 
His  praise — my  one  employ. 

3  No*  would  I  wait  till  angel-host 

Shall  teach  their  song  to  raise  : 
To  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
I'll  here  begin  my  praise. 

4  Xow  to  our  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Holy  Spirit,  sing  ! 
With  praise  to  God,  the  three  in  one, 
Let  all  creation  ring  ! 

>  O  O      Death  peaceful  and  triumphant.      L.  M.— 4  Xo.  12. 

SWEET  is  the  scene  where  Christians  die, 
Where  holy  souls  retire  to  rest ; 
How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye  ! 

How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day. 

So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

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336  DEATH. 

3  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 

Fanned  by  some  guardian  angel's  wing ; 
0  grave  !  where  is  thy  vict'ry  now  ! 

And  where,  0  death!  is  now  thy  sting? 

4  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys ; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

5  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

"Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ; 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell. 

6  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies, 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies!" 


336 


Weep  not.  7s  &  8s.— 8  No.  24. 

LIFT  not  thou  the  wailing  voice  ; 
Weep  not ;  't  is  a  Christian  dieth  : 
LTp,  where  blessed  saints  rejoice, 

Ransomed  now,  the  spirit  flieth : 
High  in  heaven's  own  light  she  dwelleth ; 
Full  the  song  of  triumph  swelleth  : 
Freed  from  earth,  and  earthly  failing, 
Lift  for  her  no  voice  of  wailing. 


2  They  who  die  in  Christ  are  blest : 

Ours  be,  then,  no  thought  of  grieving : 
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337 


Sweetly  with  their  God  they  rest, 

All  their  toils  and  troubles  leaving : 
So  be  ours  the  faith  that  saveth, 
Hope  that  ev'ry  trial  braveth, 
Love  that  to  the  end  endureth, 
And,  through  Christ,  the  crown  secureth. 


337 


Sleeping  in  Jesus.  L.  M. — 4  Xo.  12. 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  0,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
"With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  his  cruel  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  pow'r. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  0,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

The  summons  waiting  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

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338,  339  RESURRECTION 

UOO  Mercy  in  affliction.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3. 

OTHOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way, 
Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 
There  is  no  mercy  here  ! 

2  0  may  I,  Lord,  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindness  down, 
Far  more  than  sweetest  earthly  gain, 
Succeeded  by  Thy  frown. 

3  Then  though  Thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see ; 
The  gracious  hand  that  strikes  the  blow 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 


II.     RESURRECTION. 


339 


Man  fading  and  reviving.  L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

THE  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets, 
And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noon-day  heats 
And  fearless  of  the  ev'nin£  cold. 


2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 
Parched  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 

The  short-lived  beauties  die  away 
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3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  and  beauty  shows ; 
Than  spring  its  colors  fairer  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine ; 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  and  death  devour, 

If  heav'n  must  recompense  our  pains ; 
And  die  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flow'r, 
If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains. 


340 


Triumphing  in  hope  of  the  resurrection.  S.  M.— 4Xo.  13. 

AND  must  this  body  die? 
This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay? 

Corruption,  earth  and  worms, 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 

To  put  it  on  afresh. 

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341  RESURRECTION. 

3  God,  my  Kedeemer,  lives, 

And  often,  from  the  skies, 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  He  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  ev'ry  shape,  and  ev'ry  face, 
Look  heav'nly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
We  would  adore  His  grace  below, 
And  sing  His  pow'r  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

OtI         Resurrection  from  the  grave,        L.  M. — 4  No.  12. 

SHALL  man,  0  God  of  light  and  life, 
For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  Thou  forget  Thy  glorious  work, 
Thy  promise  and  Thy  pow'r  to  save  ? 

2  Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 

And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing ! 
And  0,  shall  man  awake  no  more 
To  see  Thy  face,  Thy  name  to  sing? 
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6  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears  ! 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprung, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heav'n  with  praise  and  wonder  rung. 

4  Him,  the  first-fruits,  His  chosen  sons 

Shall  fullow  from  the  vanquished  grave ; 
He  mounts  His  throne,  the  Kino;  of  kings, 
His  church  to  quicken  and  to  save. 

5  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 

Unfold  to  make  His  children  way ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

6  The  trump  shall  sound,  the  dust  awake  ; 

And  from  the  tomb  the  slumb'rers  spring; 
Through  heav'n  the  joyful  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Saviour  and  their  King. 


III.     JUDGMENT. 


342 


The  judgment  day.  8.7.S.7  8.8.7.-7  Xo.  2. 

GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated ! 
The  trumpet  sounds ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  whom  they  contained  before  ; 

Prepare,  my  soul !  to  meet  Him. 
20  305 


343  JUDGMENT. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding ; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  ; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone ; 
They  trembling  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
Beneath  His  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 

ej4:0  The  great  day.  L.  M.— 4  No.  12. 

THE  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away — 
What  pow'r  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day? — 

2  When,  shriv'ling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heav'ns  together  roll, 
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And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Resounds  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead? 

0,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
"When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou,  0  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 


IV.     ETERNITY. 
o4:4:        The  teirors  of  eternity.        8.S.7.8.S.7.8.8.— 8  Xo.  7. 

Eternity:  terrific  word, 
Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword ! 
Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity  !  unmeasured  time  ! 
I  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending : 
Deep  horror  fills  my  quaking  heart, 
3Iy  lips  in  speech  refuse  to  part. 

2  Eternity  !  0  what  a  pang  ! 
Eternity  !  no  serpent's  fang 

Could  send  that  thrill  of  terror. 
"When  I  revolve  thy  clanking  chains, 
Thy  dark  abyss  of  deathless  pains, 

My  soul  is  filled  with  horror. 
0  search  the  universe  around. 
No  equal  terror  can  be  found  ! 

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345  ETERNITY. 

3  Awake,  0  man,  from  sinful  sleep ; 
Henceforth  thy  feet  from  wand 'ring  keep ; 

Seek  God  by  true  repentance  ! 
Awake,  behold  thy  wasting  sand, 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand 

And  brings  thine  awful  sentence. 
This  is,  perchance,  thy  final  day: 
This  hour  thy  soul  may  haste  away. 

4  Eternity !  terrific  word, 

Within  the  heart  a  piercing  sword ! 

Beginning  without  ending ! 
Eternity  !  unmeasured  time  ! 
I  sink  beneath  the  thought  sublime 

That  I  to  thee  am  tending : 
Lord  Jesus,  when  it  pleaseth  Thee, 
Grant  me  Thy  blest  eternity ! 


345 


Heaven  and  hell  S.  M.— 4  No.  13. 

THERE  is  beyond  the  sky 
A  heav'n  of  joy  and  love ; 
And  holy  children,  when  they  die, 
Go  to  that  world  above. 


2  There  is  a  dreadful  hell, 

And  everlasting  pains ; 
There  sinners  must  with  devils  dwell, 
In  darkness,  fire,  and  chains. 

3  Can  such  a  wretch  as  I 

Escape  this  dreadful  end  ? 
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And  may  I  hope,  whene'er  I  die, 
I  shall  to  heav'n  ascend  ? 

4  Then  will  I  read  and  pray, 

While  I  have  life  and  breath, 
Lest  I  should  be  cut  off  to-day, 
And  sent  to  endless  death. 


346 


Death  temporal  and  eternal.  S.  M. — 4  No.  13. 

0  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh : 
'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years — 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
0  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace  ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun  : — 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  Thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

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347  ETERNITY. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest — 
Alone  are  found  in  Thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love — the  rest 
Of  immortality. 

04:  4  The  heavenly  Canaan.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-with'ring  flow'rs  : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 
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ETERNITY.  348 

6  Could  we  but  climb  whei  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 

Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

OtO  Heaven.  7s. — I  Xo.  17 

HIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light 
Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 
Happy  in  Immanuel's  L 

2  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears. 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 
Torture,  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 

3  But,  these  days  of  weeping  o'er, 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain, 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more, 
Neyei — never  weep  again. 

4  "Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

"31  id  th'  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark — their  songs  melodious  rise, 
Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love  ! 

5  Happy  spirits  !  ye  are  fled 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find : 
Lulled  to  rest  the  aching  head, 
Soothed  the  anguish  of  the  mind  ! 

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6  Ev'ry  tear  is  wiped  away — 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day — 
Sorrow — in  eternal  rest ! 

O  4: 9  The  society  of  heaven.  C.  M.— 4  No.  3 . 

JERUSALEM  !  my  happy  home  ! 
v    Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heav'n-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bow'rs  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know : 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe  ? 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 
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6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


O  0  U         The  final  doom  of  the  wicked.        S.  M.—4  Xo.  13. 
XD  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ! 


A: 


2  And  from  His  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And,  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  * 'Depart  from  me,  accursed, 

To  everlasting-flame, 
For  rebel-angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heav'n,  before  His  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away? 

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5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  His  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  His  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 

O  0  1  The  heavenly  rest.  8.6.8.8.6.-5  No.  3 

THEEE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
To  mourning  wand'rers  giv'n ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  ev'ry  wounded  breast — 
'T  is  found  above — in  heav'n. 

2  There  is  a  soft,  a  downy  bed, 

'T  is  fair  as  breath  of  ev'n ; 
A  couch  for  weary  mortals  spread, 
Where  they  may  rest  the  aching  head, 

And  find  repose  in  heav'n. 

3  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driv'n; 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
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Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 
And  all  is  drear — but  beav'n. 

There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  giv'n ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  ev'ning  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heav'n. 

There  fragrant  flow'rs  immortal  bloom, 

And  joy  supreme  are  giv'n  ; 
There  joys  divine  disperse  the  gloom: — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heav'n. 


352 


Sowing  in  tears  and  reaping  in  joy.    C.  M. — 4  No.  3. 

THERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 
For  those  with  care  oppressed 
When  sighs  and  sorr'wing  tears  shall  cease. 
And  all  be  hushed  to  rest : 

2  'T  is  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears, 

And  doubts  that  here  annoy : 
•  Then  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  ai -sail  no  more  ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore : 

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353  ETERNITY. 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears, 
And  bliss  without  alloy; 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  eternal  joy. 

O  5  O  The  happy  land.  6,  4,  &  7S,— 8  No.  35. 

THERE  is  a  happy  land, 
Far,  far  away, — 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day; 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, — 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King: 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring ! 
Praise,  praise  for  aye. 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand  ? 

Why  still  delay? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  ev'ry  eye, 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh,  then,  to  glory  run  : 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won; 
And  bright  above  the  sun, 

We  reign  for  aye. 
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O04:  The  saints  in  heaven.  7s. — 4  Xo.  17. 

TT/"HO  are  these  in  bright  array, 

T I     This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 
Tuning  their  triumphant  song  ? 

2  "Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  pow'r, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain 
New  dominion  ev'ry  hour." 

3  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Sealed  with  His  eternal  name, 

4  Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  ev'ry  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 
More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

5  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 

Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead. 

6  Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 
God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

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torotogtat* 


C.  1L—  4  No.  3. 

TO  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


L  L.  M.— 4  Ho.  12. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  giv'n, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heav'n. 

3  S.  M.— 4  Xo.  13. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
Praise  to  the  Holy  Three  in  One, 
To  all  eternity. 

±  8s  &  73.-4  Ho.  16. 

PPtAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 
(The  first  four  lines  of  No*  6  may  be  substituted  for  this.) 
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DOXOLOGIES.  5,  6,  7 

7s.— 4  Nb.  17. 

HOLY  Father.,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be  ! 

8s;  7s  &  4s.— 6  Ho.  34. 

GREAT  Jehovah  !  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory, 
On  the  same  eternal  throne ; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

6s  &  4s.— 6  S6.  14. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blessed 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  addressed 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 

319 


TABLE 

OF 

HYMNS  TRANSLATED  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

With  the  corresponding  melody,  or  tune,  to  which  both  the  original  and 
the  translation  may  be  sung ;  alphabetically  arranged. 

1.  All  must  die,  there's  no  exception No.  325 

Mel.  Alle  Menschen  muessen  sterben. 

2.  Almighty  God  I  call  to  Thee 241 

3.  A  safe  stronghold  our  God  is  still 190 

Mel.  Eur  feste  Burg  isfe  unser  Gott. 

4.  Aspire,  my  heart,  on  high  to  live 92 

Mel.  Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommen  her. 

5.  As  the  eagle  fondly  hovers .• 17 

Mel.  Solt  ich  meinem  Gott  nicht  singen. 

6.  Behold  the  man,  how  heavy  lay 162 

Mel.  Allein  Gott  in  der  Hoeh'  sei  Ehr. 

7.  Christ  Jesus,  Lord !  to  us  attend 189 

Mel.  Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dich  zu  uns  wend. 

8.  Come,  my  heart,  no  longer  languish • ' 225 

Mel.  Komm  mein  Herz  aus  Jesu  Leiden. 
"     Schmuecke  dich,  0  liebe  Seele. 

9.  Commit  thy  way  confiding 251 

Mel.  BefiehP  du  deine  Wege. 

10.  Dearest  Jesus !  we  are  here 208 

Mel.  Liebster  Jesu  !  wir  sind  hier. 

11.  Eternity !  terrific  word , 344 

Mel.  0  Ewigkeit  du  Donnerwort. 

12 .  Flung  to  the  heedless  winds 258 

13.  Foll'wers  of  our  Lord  above 218 

Mel.  Die  ihr  Christi  Juenger  seid. 
u     Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht. 

14.  Forsake  U3  not.  0  Lord  !  be  near 103 

Mel.  Ach  bleib'  bei  uns  Herr  Jesu  Christ. 

15.  God  in  human  #esh  appearing 34 

Mel.  Gottes  Sohn  in  Fleisch  gekleidet. 
320 


TRANSLATIONS   FROM    THE   GERMAN.  321 

16.  God  is  my  light — 0  ne'er,  my  soul No.  26b 

Mel.  Gott  Lst  getreu,  sein  Herz  u. 

17.  God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er 266 

Mel.  Was  Gott  thut  das  ist  wohl  gethan. 

18.  Grant  us,  Lord  !    due  preparation 212 

Mel.  Herr  !  du  wollst  uns  vorbereiten, 
"     Waehet  auf  so  ruft  die  Stimme. 

19.  Great  God !  what  do  I  see  and  hear 342 

Mel.  Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit. 

20.  IIow  great  the  goodness  of  th'  Almighty 303 

Mel.  Wie  gross  ist  de.3  Allmaecht'gen  Guete. 

21.  I  now  have  found  for  hope  of  heaven 91 

Mel.  Ich  habe  nun  den  Grand  gefunden  ;  or, 
"     Noch  sing  ich  hier  aus  dunkler  Feme. 

22.  Jesus  !  be  our  Guide 262 

Mel.  Jesu !  gelr  voran. 
"     Seelenbraeutigam. 

23.  Let  me  be  Thine  forever 188 

Mel.  Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  bleiben. 
'•     Hurzlich  thut  mich  verlangen. 

24.  Lord  how  shall  we  be  meeting 143 

Mel.  Wie  soil  ich  dich  empfangen. 

25.  Man's  life  and  nature  by  the  fall 23 

Durch  Adam"s  Fall  ist 

26.  Now  all  to  God  give  thanks 8 

Mel.  Nun  danket  alle  Gott. 

27  0  God,  look  down  from  heav'n,  we  pray 191 

Mel.  Ach  Gott,  vom  Himmel  sieh  darein. 

28.  0  God  the  Father  draw  Thou  nigh 182 

Tr.  of  u  Gott  der  Vater  wohn,"  &c.  (L.  M.  D.) 

29.  0  Holy  Ghost,  descend,  we  pray 177 

Mel.  0  Heil'ger  Geist,  kehr  bei  uns  ein  ;  or, 
"     Wie  schoen  leucht  uns  der  Morgenstern. 

30.  0  Lord  !  uphold  us  by  Thy  word 192 

Mel.  Erhalt"  uns,  Herr,  bei  deinern  Wort. 

31.  0  Lord  !  we  would  praise  Thee 1 

Mel.  Herr  Gott !  dich  loben  wir. 

32.  0  praise  the  Lord.  His  name  extol ;  . . .  187 

Tr.  of  Gelobet  sei  der  Herr.  (C.  M.  D.) 

33.  0  saered  head !  now  wounded 163 

Mel.  0  Haupt  Toll  Blut  und  Wunden ;  or, 
"     Herzhch  thut  mich  verlangen. 
21 


322        TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN 

34.  0  that  T  had  a  thousand  voices No.  185 

Mel.  0  dass  ich  tausend  Zungen  hatte. 

35.  Our  God  is  true — them  He  will  ne'er  forsake 22 

Mel.  Gott  ist  getreu!  sein  Herz,  sein  Yaterherz. 

38.  Praise  thnu  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent 4 

Mel.  Lobe  den  Herren  den  maechtigen. 

37.  Rejoice,  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord 90 

Mel.  Nun  freut  euch,  lieben  Christen  g. 

33.  Some  with  Jesus  are  delighted 231 

39.  Soon  in  the  grave  my  flesh  shall  rest 334 

Mel.  Lobt  Gott,  ihr  Christen,  allzugleich. 

40.  The  cross  to  hear  with  want  and  care 228 

41.  The  earth,  where'er  I  turn  mine  eye 15 

Mel.  CTenn  ich,  o  Schoepfer.  deice  Macht ;  or. 
••     Es  isc  das  Heil  ims  kommen  her. 

42.  The  fountain  flows,  waters  of 63 

Mel.  Das  Bruenlein  quillt — das  Lebensw.;  or, 
"     Gott  ist  getreu,  der  ueber  meine  u. 

43.  Thine  honor  rescue  righteous  Lord 105 

Mel.  Rett'  0,  Herr  Jesu  !  rett  dein  Ehr. 

44.  This  man  sinners  doth  receive 66 

Mel.  Jesus  nimmt  die  suender  an  ;  or, 
Jesus  meine  Zuversi.L:. 

45.  Thou  little  flock  be  not  afraid 106 

Mel.  Yerzage  nicht,  du  Haeuflein  klein. 

46.  Thou  who  in  the  baptismal  wave 209 

Mel.  Du  Yolk* das  du  getaufet  bist ;  or, 
Sb  ist  gewlssiich  an  der  Zeit. 

47.  Thy  soul.  O  Jesus !  hallow  me 46 

lie]    -       Seek  Chris :i  heii'ge  mich. 

43.  To  us  salvation  now  has  come 89 

Es  ist  das  Heil  uns  kommen  her. 

49.  Up,  follow  me.  says  Christ  our  Lord  232 

Mel.  Mir  nach  sprieht  Christus  unser  Held. 

50    Who  knows  how  near  my  life's 388 

Mei.  Wer  weisz  wie  nahe  mir  mein  ende. 

51.  Jesus  lives  and  I  wi:h  Kim . .  •  108 

\Az  ihni  auch  ich. 


INDEX. 


Expla  9 

ft!  of  the 

;    of  lints   d-i:  \ 
out.      D:.   of  r  :  - 

3 '  '  •:/  t&e  authors  or  sources  whence  the 

Commir.  >  follow  the  :v:o  names  fol- 

low the  /'  the  translator ,  the  second  of  th- 

'I'  "'  the  author  denotes  that  the  hymn  is  : 

■or's  name  unl-ncwn  to  Committee.     Tie 
that  the  hyrr.  :  other  English  hymn- 

books. 

.  g  to  Thy  gra  '  Montga  n 

Again  the  Lord  Mrs.  Ba 

Again  from  calm  and  swee:  repose,* Union  H_ 

30 

Alas :  and  dil  my  Savk  ur  bleed,4 Wt 

-re's  no  exce  "  '        — .   '   ana,  325 

tare  writhing  lies,    pt   .:.- MLoy—Ger^         _   j 

270 

M 

N.  York 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross W! 

An  awful  mystery  is  here,t M.  1 

K V 

i  the  sun  hath 

; it. 

And  will  the  Ju  "•  _  Dod  ' 

.  :  D  the  rock  away G 

-    -j 8 

Arm  of  Hi  .  ." Gt       .  1  ~ 

::onghold  our  '  rtaD T-.—L 

As  body  when  the  k  ol  has  fled 78 

Asleep  in  337 

Aspire,  my  heai :  a  BBtts—1 

;  once  more 284 

z\e  fondly  hover- M3&— 

Tcplady,    32 

t,t M.  Loy.  207 

Avrake.  my  . " Kenn,  306 

Awake,  mj  fill  1 .  s. 

323 


324 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 


Backward  with  humble  shame  we  look.  (See  "To  all  that's  good,"  &c.) 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts, 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door  ! Gregi_ 

Behold  th'  amazing  sight Doddridge, 

Behold  the  man !  how  heavy  lav,* B.  Muenter, 

Behold  the  morning  sun 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind Percy  Ch.  Col. 

Behold  what  condescending  love.* Fnwcet, 

Behold  where  in  a  mortal  form "Enfield} 

Blest  is  the  man.  forever  blest Watts. 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands J.  Strapham 

-  .resus.  when  Thy  cross  I  view Watts,t 

Blest  with  the  joys  of  innocence.* Watts, 

Bread  of  Heav'n.  on  Thee  we  feed Conder, 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 

Bright  King  of  glory,  sov'reign  Sod!* Watts, 

By  cool  Siloain's  shady  rill " Tappan 

Childhood  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seem ! 

Christ  Jesus,  Lord!  to  us  attend,!  L.  Heyl —  Wra.  II  of  Saxe-  Weimar, 

Come.  Holy  Ghost !  come  from  on  high Reed, 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come Hart, 

Corned  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove Watts, 

Come,  humble  soul,  receive  the  food,t M.  Loy, 

Come,  let  our  mournful  songs  record Watts 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

Come,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above , 

Come,  my  heart,  no  longer,  2  to  7,t J.  Salyards — Woltersdorf 

CorneJ  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare ft 

Come.  Watts, 

Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs J. 

Commit  thy  way  confiding Mills —  Gerkardt, 

Dearest  Jesus  !  we  are  here.T M  X 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above Wat's, 

Dear  Saviour     draw  my  soul  away.* Brown, 

Dear  Saviour  .  if  these  lambs  should  stray Hyde 

Dear  Saviour  !  when  my  thoughts  recall.* Steele 

Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  here Newton 

Death  has  been  here  and  borne  away Union  Hymns 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made Steele 

Dread  Sov'reign  let  my  ev'ning  song,  (See  ;;  Great  Sov'reign,"  fee. 

E:>b;ved  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains Steele, 

Eternal  Source  of  ev'ry  joy Doddridge, 

Eternity  !  terrific  word,* Tr. — Rist 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss,* Turner.    72 

Father  in  whom  we  live Wt 

Father  of  all  our  mercies,  Thou Urwick,  234 

Father  of  all  whose  love  profound .'  ISi 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  325 

Father  of  glory  !  to  Thy  name Watts,  183 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  Thine  ear,* Beddomet  122 

Father  of  mercies  in  thy  word.* fibs.  Steele,  195 

Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost Watts,  246 

Father  to  Thee  my  soul  I  life 53 

Father!  Thy  rich  Spirit f  shed,*t Rev.  Dr.  Oilman,  121 

Flung  to  the  heedless  winds  . .  . '. Tr.— Luther,  258 

Foll'wers  of  our  Lord  above. t L.  Heyi — Klopstock,  218 

Forsake  us  not,  0  Lord !  be  near,t L.  Heyl—Selneeker,  103  — 

Fountain  of  mercy.  God  of  love— (See  "  0  !  Fount,5'  &c).  .Psalmist,  298 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns — (See  "How  oft  the,"'  kc.)Broitm,  120 

From  deep  distress  to  Thee  1  pray Mills — Luther,  253 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber,  135 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise Watts,      3 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken Neicton,    99 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high New-  York  Col.,    10 

Glory  to  Thee  my  God  this  night Kenn,  313 

God  in  human  flesh  appearing,! M.  Loy — HiVer,    34 

God  is  mv  light,  0  !  ne'er  my  soul  despair,* Tr. — Henstei.berg,  263  ' 

God  is  the  refuge  we  have  near. (5.  6,  7,)t  Ch.  ofEng.  Mag.  (  G.  M.  B.)  252 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Coivper,     21 

God  moves  with  loving  kindness  e'er.t L.  Heyl — Rodegast,  266 

God  of  merey,  God  of  grace ! Lyte,    69 

God  of  mercy  hear  our  pray'r Campbell,  275 

God  reigns,  events  in  order  flow 18 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery,  233 

Grace,  't  is  a  charming  sound,  4 Doddridge,    47 

Gracious  Spirit.  Lord  divine  Stocker,  179 

Grant  us.  Lord  !  due  preparation.! L.  Heyl — Khpsiock,  212 

Great  first  of  Beings  !  mighty  Lord Episcopal  Col.,    11 

Great  God  as  seasons  disappear Campbell's  Col.,  296 

Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand. Doddridge,  152 

Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear,* Tr. — Ringwald',  342 

Great  is  our  God.  and  merciful,  3,t Ch.  of  England  Magazine,  297 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Watts,  102 

Great  Maker  of  unnumbered  worlds Dyer,  291 

Great  Sov'reign  let  mine  ev'ning  song,* Watts,  317 

Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great,* Watts,  181 

Hail !  Thou  once  despised  Jesus Wmgrove,    45 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed Montgomery,  142 

Happy  is  he  whose  early  years Watts,  272 

Hark  !  't  is  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear Smith,    56 

Hark !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, Do  Mr  id ge,  138 

Hark !  the  song  of  ;ubilee Montgomery,    43 

Hark !  what  celestial  notes Salisbury  Col.^  146 

Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise Fawcett,    60 

Heav'nly  Father !  grant  Thy  blessing Union  Hymns,  287 

Help  me,  O  Lord,  to  trust  in  Thee,*t American  Messenger,  279 

Here  at  Thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet,* Stennetti  220 


326  INDEX   OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Here  in  thy  name  eternal  God,* Montgomery,  126 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light Raffles,  348 

High  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes,  5 N.  Y.  Col.,  151 

Hither  ve  faithful,  haste  with  songs,  &c Sir  II.  Grant ,  148 

Holy  Bible  !  book'  divine 7  .' 202 

Holy  Ghost  Iness Toplady,  175 

Hosanna  to  the  royal  Son. Watt?,  150 

Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound,  3.  4 Watts,  300 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts,    88 

How  great  th     i  in'  Almighty , f. .Heyl  1,  Loy  2—Gellert,  303  — • 

How  heavy  is  the  night,* Watts,    96 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies  .   . .' . •„ ... . .  ..     31 

How  long  shall  $  bliss 29 

How  oft  the  day  of  God  returns,* Brovm^  120 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives Medley,  167 

I  love  Thy  Zion.  Lor  1  !* Dr.  Du-ight,     97 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away,*  (See  "Dear  Saviour  draw/'  Scc.Broicn,  324 

Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care London  Ev.  Mag.,  314 

Indulgent  God !  to  Thee  I  raise,*  Rippon's  Col.,  243 

I  now  have  found  for  hope  of  heaven Mills — Rathe,    91 

In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 83 

Is  this  Jesus,  t l.t Churchman,  (Z.)  139 

I  thank  Thee  Saviour  for  the  grief,  t M.  Loy,  240  —  0 

Jehovah's  grace,  how  full,  how  free ! Hoskins,    49 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home Montgomery,  349 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 259 

Jesus  be  our  Guide,? L.  Heyl—Zinsendorf.  268 

2.  3.  Jesu^  invites  EGs  saints  * Wata,  216 

Jesus  lives  !  an  1  I  with  Him,* Tr—  Gellert '  1 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace Doddridge,  250 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord 203 

Jesus,  our  triumphant  Head N.  Y.  Col,  171 

Jesus,  Saviour.  Son  of  God 271 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watt?*    98 

Jecus  Thy  blessings  are  not  few Viatts,     50 

Jesus.  Thy  bl  tss C.  Wesley,    95 

Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  has  come Watts,  141 

Just  as  I  am.  without  one  plea Songs  in  the  Night,     64 

Laden  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears.*  (See  "Oppressed  with,"  &c,  Watts,  199 

Lamb  of  God.  we  fall  before  Thee 84 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join,* Watts,  196 

Let  ev*ry  ear  attend, Watts,     54 

Let  me  be  Thine  forever.- 21.  Ley — Selneeker,  188  ~~% 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie Watts,    16 

Let  thoughtless  thonsan  Is  choose  the  road,* 11  tkins,  244 

Lift  not  thou  the  w  Doane,  336 

Lord  cause  Thy  face  on  us  to  shine 124 

Lord  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing Rippon,  112 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  377 

Lord  how  shall  I  be  meeting,  4,  7,  9f Alexander  —  Gerhard,  143 

Lord  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine Davis,  131 

Lord  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  Bin,4 Watts,    25 

Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth.*  2 Dobell's  O       I 

Lord  I  would  own  Thy  tender  care Union  Hymns,  209 

Lord  Jesus  Christ '.  to  Thee  we  pray.t Reynolds — Luther,  214 

Lord  let  Th  ad  our  land Pratt's  Col,  292 

Lord  of  my  life,  0  may  Thy  praise,  3 Mrs.  Steele.  302 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath  and  it.  Light— <See  ':  Thou  Source  of.  &c). .  .'  119 

Lord,  we  come  before  Thee  now Hart.  110 

Lord,  we  confess  our  nunFrous  faults 

Lo,  the  day  **  J Churchman,  IF.)  149 

Lo,  what  a  pleading  sight X.  Y.  Col,  248 

Man's  life  and  nature  by  the  fall.  (4  verses;*. .  .M.  Lay— Slangier,    23 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour Newton.  115 

Midnight  darkness  veils  the  sky.*  t Churchman,   J.  H.  H.)  265 

Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heav'n Watts,     76 

Mourn  not  ye,  whose  child  hath  found Union  Hyrm 

Father !  cheering  name N.  Y.  Col.  255 

My  God.  how  endless  is  Thy  love.* Watts,  299 

My  God.  I  love   j  hee— not  because,*  f Casicall — Xav'er,  264 

My  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  ail Cowper,    36 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise,  (2) Watts',      9 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts,* Watts,    75 

No:  by  the  law  of  innocence,** Watte,    74 

Now  all  to  Sod  give  thanks. t M'/s—Rinckart',      8 

Now  be  that  sacrifice  surveyed N.  Y.  Col,  247 

Now  from  labor  and  from  care;t Musical  World,  323 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone Village  Hymn 

Now  the  star  of  day  hath  risen5t Churchman,  (J.  H.  H.)  304 

0  bh  my  soul ! Watts,      7 

Of  God  h  born  he  who  beli  sves,1 L  Hey!,  226 

0 !  Fount  of  mercy.  God  of  love.' Psalmist,  298 

0  G  d  from  heav'n.  we  pray Reynolds — Luther,  191 

0  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand. Logan,  245 

0  God!  the  Father!  di  i  w  Thou  nigh.t M.  Loy—L  tther,  182 

Great  EDgh  Pri M.  Lay,  239 

.   Oh  !  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink. . .    S   -  79 

0  !  Holy  Ghost,  descend,  ^e  pray Reynolds—  Seairmer'.  177 

0  !  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  you;h . .  .  Episcopal  Col,  278 

0,  let  triumphant  faith  dis]  el Episcopal  Col.',     11 

0  Lord  my  God.  to  Thee  I  cry.*  t American  Messenger,  IK)  90S 

0  Lord !  our  God.  arise Wardlaw,  136 

0  Lord  !  our  languid  souls  inspire.  4 NewU 

0  Lord !  uphold  us  by  Thy  word Reynolds— Luther,  192 

OLord!  we  would  praise  Thee, 1  Reynolds —From  Luther's  Germ.',      1 

0,  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness Faweet,  254 

Once  more  before  we  par; Griffin's  £e.;.  114 


328  •     INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINES. 

On  Jivlah's  plains,  as  shepherds  kept,*  6 Heber,  145 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly ',  100 

On  this  Bweet  morn  my  Lord  arose. Berridge,  311 

On  what  V     now  been  sown, Union  Hymns,  288 

0  pour  Tin  Spirit  from  on  high Mrs.  Barbauld,  123 

guilt  and  full  of  fears,* Watts,  199 

0  praise  the  Lord !  Hi*  name  extol,  4,  t Tr. — J.  Olearius,  187 

0  sacred  Head  !  now  wounded Alexander-^  Gerhardt,  163 

0  !  that  T  had  a  thousand  voices Mills — Mentzer,  185 

0  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows Haweis,  238 

0  Thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way Randall's  Col.  338 

Our  Father,  who  dost  dwell  on  high Union  Hymns,  319 

Our  God  is  true,  them  will  He  ne'er  forsake Mills — Liebig,    22 

Our  heav'nly  Father,  hear . .  Montgomery,  237 

Our  Lord  has  risen  from  the  dead C.  Wesley,  173 

Our  nature  fell  in  Adam's  fall.f  (Im.  of  Germ.) M.  Loy,    26 

!<  r  1  to  His  ransomed  flock. t M.  Loy,  222 

0,  where  found Montgomery,  346 

0,  Zion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow 125 

Pardoned  through  redeeming  grace,* 211 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed. Braithewaite's  Col.,    82 

Peace  be  to  this  habitation 321 

Peace  !  the  welcome  sound  proclaim N.  Y.  Col.,  290 

People  of  the  living  God Montgomery,  134 

Plunged  hi  a  gulf  of  dark  despair Watts,    87 

Praise  thou  the  Lord,  the  omnipotent,  &c.,|  J.  H.  Good — Neander,      4 

Pray'r  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, Logan,  236 

Proclaim,  said  Christ,  God's  wondrous  grace N.  Y.  Col.,  210 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs Watts,  140 

Rejoice,  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord Reynolds — Luther,    90 

Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high,* Watts,  170 

Remember  thy  Creator  now S.  F.  Smith,  283 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return Collyer,    67 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path Needham,  257 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  the  hours  review, 94 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me ! Toplady    80 

Salvation.  O.  the  joyful  sound  ! Nnvton,    51 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing Union  Hymns,  320 

Saviour,  Father,  Brother,  Friend,* Doddridge,  205 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee,* Grant,     65 

Self-righteous  souls  on  works  relv Dobell's  Col.,    48 

Shall  man.  O  God  of  life  and  light,* Divight,  ail 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear Berridge,  267 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treactfrous  arts Watts,    28 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flow'r Mrs.  Steele,  328 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express,* Watts,  229 

Some  with  Jesus  are  delighted, t  Am.  Sunday  School  Jour. —  German,  231 
Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong Watts,    12 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINT.-.  39& 

praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery,      0 

Soon  as  the  morn  with  rosea ?  nion  11 

Soon  in  the  grave  my  fl  MtZb — En 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  pruy'r Rt  erf,  128 

Spirit  of  Holiness,  took  down 

Spirit  of  troth,  N.Y   Col.,  ]7o* 

Stricken,  smitten  and  afflicte  1 / 

Bweet  is  the  scene  where  Christians  die* Bad  i 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days,* Watt*,  32o 

ive X   V.  ( 

-  -  to  bear  with  want  and  care,4  f Anderson — Luther^  223 

- X.  Y.  < 

f  wrath,  that  dreadful  day W.  Scottt  343 

I  torn  mine  eye MiUs —  Gellert,     15 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Word ! RipponPs  Col.,     35 

The  fountain  fit  I  life  bestowing(2  &  ±)MUls--Allendorj\    63 

1' 

Tiie  Lord  is  ris'n  indee I K 

I  my  pasture  shall  prepare Add 

The  Lord  of  life  with  glory  crowned X.  Y.  < 

IT 

The  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets.-* C.  Wt 

ilone  reveals Nt  w 

a  happy  land Union  ILt 

a  land  of  pure  delight . .    Watts,  347 

an  hour  of  hallowed  peace Union  Coll.,  352 

an  hour  of  peaceful  rest W.  B.  Taj  | 

beyond  the  sky '■'■ 

tfl  on  earth  and  those  above Xea-ton,  101 

:  ur  calls,  let  <  5 

ious  firmament  on  high.* Addi  UJ 

on  the  word,* 

The  .Spirit  in  our  hearts Epi 

nor  rescue,  righteous  Lord  !t M.  Loy — Herrmann,  105 

.  1  hath  made Wats',  169 

the  feast  of  heav'uly  wine Coa-per,  213 

■ M  .  I  —  .'•' 

This  place  is  holy  ground. • M 

Thou  art  the  way.  to  Thee  alone Doane,    40 

Thou  little  flock,  be  not  afraid,! M.  Loy — AUehbtrg,  106 

-   nice  of  hear'nly  peace  and  light,* ,  119 

Thou  who  in  the  baptismal  wave.  (pt.  lgt) M.  Loy— Gerhard!.  209 

-  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us Union  IL, 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on 

Thy  glory's  fled.  Jerusalem,  t Chunk  of  England  Magazine,  W 

<.-nce,  gracious  God  afford 

Thy  soul,  O,  Jesus,  hallow  me.t 31.  Lc   --. 

Thy  ways.  6  Lord,  with  wise  design Hollc  way     | 

:TLs  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come.* 

To  all  that"?  good,  averse  and  blind,  (1,  5) 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name <ted>:,  161 


330  INDEX    or   FTKST    LINES. 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord Rippon's  Col.,  295 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name 2V2 

To  Thee  this  temple  we  devote J.  R.  & 

To  as  salvation  now  has  come,* Mills — Sper 

"f  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord,* Watts,  194 

Twas  tor  our  sake,  eternal  God . .' Watts,  158 

Twas  ou  that  dreadful,  doleful  night Watts]  215 

Up,  follow  me!  *t  3.  4,  5  .  Germ.  Ref.  Mess.  {L.  II,  Jr.)—Silestvs,  232 

Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night Bowring,  144 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest,* 11 

Welcome,  thou  well -beloved  of  God Godwin,  132 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee Meth.  Col.  Sol 

We  sing  th'  Almighty  pow*r  of  God Minstrel,     14 

What  language  now  salutes  the  ear  ! Hosk 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God Addison'.  2*10 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear Watts,  256 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed,* Beddome,  197 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross,* Watts,  242 

When  Jesus  dwelt  iu  mortal  clay Gil 

When.  0  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I,* Ceunick,  316 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies,* Lord  Gi  I 

Where  rolls  the"  stormy  billow,  2,  4,  t Rev.  B.  D.  Win  s 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord Stennett,  107 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land.  0  Lord.  3 Dav 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  pow'r Mrs.  WOka 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  suu Ne\ 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array .• Montgomery.  35$ 

Who  knows  how  near  my  life's  expended,* Aemilia  Juliannn,  333 

Why  am  I  thus  with  plenty  blest. t Churchman,  (A.  M.  H.)     71 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  ? WattSj  381 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die Watts,  827 

With  all  my  pow'rs  of  heart  and  tongue 52 

With  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays,* Lee,  26S 

With  humble  faith  and  fervent  zeal DobtlVs  Col..  127 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue Fawcett,  277 

Ye  folFwers  of  the  Prince  of  peace,  (3) N.  Y.  Co!.,  219 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm Doddridge,    61 

Ye  humble  souk,  approach  your  God Steele,      2 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now Beddome,  133 

Ye  saints,  proclaim  abroad Ryland,    37 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose Doddridge,  165 

Zion  stands,  with  hills  surrounded Kelly,  193 


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